8.5
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.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Volvo S60 Comparison
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Volvo S60 T8 BLACK EDITION PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
60L
84 to 432 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,690 - $59,990
$65,990 - $88,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Performance bang for buck
- Efficient PHEV powertrain
- User-friendly infotainment system
Misses
- Handling doesn't match straight-line speed
- Limited interior storage, boot space
- Priced against stiff competition
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 10.8 | |
