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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Josh Nevett
2024 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Skoda Octavia
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
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2024 Tesla
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CarExpert Score
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8.5
8.5
8.4
8.4
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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4 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,690 - $59,990
$54,900 - $91,600
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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
NA
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | - | |
