About the Skoda Octavia
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Skoda Octavia is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $21,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambition variant and topping out at $41,140 for the RS.
There are 4 variants of the Octavia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2007.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2014 Octavia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2014 Skoda Octavia Price
Ambition
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,040 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,340 |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,690 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
Ambition Plus
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,840 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,790 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,140 |
RS
Elegance
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2014 Skoda Octavia Specs
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2014 Skoda Octavia Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Octavia
The most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia is the Elegance with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Skoda Octavia that uses the most amount of fuel is the RS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Skoda Octavia variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Skoda Octavia | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.2 L/100km |
2014 Skoda Octavia Warranty
What is the warranty on a Skoda Octavia?
The Skoda Octavia offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Skoda Octavia FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Ambition that starts from $21,690.
The most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $41,140.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is offered by the RS which can tow 1600 kg
The largest Skoda Octavia is the Ambition Plus which measures 1814mm wide, 4659mm in length and sits 1461mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the RS which has 162kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Skoda Octavia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Octavia is the RS which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Octavia may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.