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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 $31,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambition variant and topping out at $51,590 for the RS.
There are 4 variants of the Octavia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo (180kW/370Nm) and 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2022 Octavia is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
79.65 - 119.6 kW/t
74.13 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
600 - 640 litres
270 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 6.8 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
726 - 789 km
465 km
2,222 km
Price
$31,690 - $51,590
$30,190
$151,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,820 - 1,876 kg
1,820 kg
2,735 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,600 kg
1,250 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
14.3°
14.3°
15.1°
Departure Angle
12.8 - 13°
12.8°
22°
Ground Clearance Unladen
129 - 143 mm
100 mm
152 mm
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2022 Skoda Octavia Price
Ambition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,190 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,690 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,890 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,290 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,690 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,990 |
Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,090 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $48,090 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,790 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,790 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $48,290 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $50,290 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $49,590 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $51,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Skoda Octavia Specs
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2022 Skoda Octavia Fuel Economy
| Skoda Octavia | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
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2022 Skoda Octavia vs other Mediums to consider
Mazda
Mazda 6
Good
Porsche
Taycan
Very Good
BMW
i5
Very Good
Subaru
WRX
Good
Skoda
Superb
Very Good
Genesis
G70
Good
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Skoda Octavia FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Ambition that starts from $31,690.
The most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $51,590.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Limited Edition and RS.
The largest Skoda Octavia is the Limited Edition which measures 1814mm wide, 4689mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the RS which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Skoda Octavia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Octavia is the RS which weighs 1876 kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Octavia uses Premium Unleaded.