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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
Skoda Octavia vs Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Volkswagen T-Roc
2025 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2025 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,590 - $59,990
$38,990 - $69,290
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
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 following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
