8.2
2023 Skoda Octavia RS review
Skoda's compact fast wagon remains a cult hero. Now with next to no direct rivals, it's almost the default option for go-fast estate lovers.
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James Wong
2022 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Comparison
Skoda Octavia
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
2022 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLA
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 180TSI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
43L - 51L
245 to 372 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,690 - $49,590
$76,900 - $86,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive across all metrics
- Hugely practical cabin
- One of the last of the breed
Misses
- Fiddly capacitive controls won't be for everyone
- Needs options to feel complete
- $60,000 isn't really 'affordable' anymore
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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
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
- Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
- Iridium Silver Metallic
- Digital White Metallic
- Mountain Grey Metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1332 - 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 180kW | 120kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 250Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1620 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 10.6 | |
