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2024 Skoda Octavia Sportline review
Skoda has finally brought the Octavia Sportline to Australia to bridge the gap to the flagship RS – is this the new sweet spot of the range?
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James Wong
Jaguar XF vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Jaguar XF
Skoda Octavia
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2024 Jaguar
XF
vs
2024 Skoda
Octavia
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
74L
548 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,470
$31,690 - $53,890
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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 | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,340)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$210)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$390)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
The XF is available in Solid White paint, or in the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Bluefire Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- British Racing Green
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
The following metallic finishes cost an extra $165:
- Carpathian Grey
- Silicon Silver
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.
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
