8.5
2025 Skoda Octavia RS review
It's hard to imagine, but the perfect all-rounder just got even better. Few people need more car than the updated Skoda Octavia RS.
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2024 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Mini Countryman Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Mini Countryman
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Mini
Countryman
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,690 - $59,990
$45,000 - $77,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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.
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L, 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3, INLINE 3, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
