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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
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,690 - $53,890
$36,890 - $63,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy 140kW engine
- Blend of style and substance inside
- Solid value alongside Golf R-Line
Misses
- Back seat is good, not great
- $8000 is a big jump over base Style
- Noisy on the open road
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)
NA
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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 180kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
