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 Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
Skoda Octavia
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Volkswagen Arteon
2022 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Arteon
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
8.2
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 180TSI
Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$31,690 - $49,590
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 180kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | - | |
