2025 Skoda Octavia RS review
It's hard to imagine, but the perfect all-rounder just got even better. Few people need more car than the updated Skoda Octavia RS.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3xxxs4v00006i2o2hapflqz.jpg)
Josh Nevett
Skoda Octavia vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Tesla Model 3
2025 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2025 Tesla
Model 3
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
Read the 2025 Skoda Octavia RS reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,590 - $59,990
$54,900 - $80,900
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 188kW - 343kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 350Nm - 681Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
