8.3
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 Mercedes-AMG SL Comparison
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
SL
How they stack...
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Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
70L
973 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,690 - $53,890
$380,000
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
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)
- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
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 | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 180kW | 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 8.6 | |
