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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
Skoda Octavia vs Genesis G70 Comparison
Skoda Octavia
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How they stack...
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Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Based on the Genesis G70 2.0T SHOOTING BRAKE SPORT LUX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
60L
540 to 624 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,690 - $53,890
$63,000 - $86,914
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace 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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Design still turns heads
- Strong equipment list for the spend
- Dynamically accomplished
Misses
- Small back seat, boot for the class
- Recent price rises have hurt value
- Feels a little... old
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 3342 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 3.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 180kW | 179kW - 274kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 353Nm - 510Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1300 - 1450 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 10 | |
