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About the Skoda Octavia
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The Skoda Octavia range has been whittled down to two variants for 2023 with the entry-level 110TSI Ambition axed and the 140TSI Limited Edition currently not on sale.
Drive-away pricing for the Octavia range is up $1000 too as part of a wider price rise on almost all Skoda models from January 1, 2023.
The 2023 Skoda Octavia range now starts at $40,990 drive-away for the 110TSI Style, and extends to $57,490 drive-away for the RS wagon.
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Power to Weight
79.65 - 119.6 kW/t
60.56 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
600 - 640 litres
270 litres
640 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 6.8 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
735 - 789 km
465 km
2,867 km
Price
$40,590 - $53,890
$24,990
$174,200
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
10 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
1,832 - 1,876 kg
1,697 kg
2,735 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,600 kg
400 kg
1,600 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
194 mm
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2024 Skoda Octavia Price
Sportline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,890 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,590 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,890 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,590 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $52,590 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,890 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Skoda Octavia Specs
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2024 Skoda Octavia Safety Rating
The Skoda Octavia has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2019.
It scored 92 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 73 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 79 per cent for safety assist.
The 2023 Skoda Octavia range comes the following standard safety features:
- Eight airbags
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Rear AEB
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Blind-spot assist and rear-cross traffic alert are available as a standalone $1250 option on the Style.
Optioning the Luxury Pack on the Style adds the following safety features:
- Blind-spot assist with exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane Assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance
- Emergency Assist
Moving to the flagship RS adds the following safety features as standard:
- 10 airbags
- Blind-spot assist with exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane Assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance
- Adaptive cruise control with stop & go
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Crew Protect Assist
2024 Skoda Octavia Fuel Economy
The Skoda Octavia 110TSI liftback uses a claimed 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle, and the wagon uses a claimed 5.9L/100km.
The Octavia RS uses a claimed 6.8L/100km across both body styles.
Style variants have a 45L fuel tank, whereas RS variants have a 50L fuel tank. Both require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
| Skoda Octavia | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
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How does the 2024 Skoda Octavia drive?
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Power in the Skoda Octavia 110TSI comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
Drive is sent through an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission to the front wheels only.
The range-topping Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 180kW of power and 370Nm of torque.
It’s also front-wheel drive, but uses a seven-speed (wet) dual-clutch automatic transmission and has an electronically locking front differential.
2024 Skoda Octavia Colours
What colours are available for the Skoda Octavia
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.
2024 Skoda Octavia Warranty
The Skoda Octavia, like the entire range, is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first.
Skoda Australia currently offers a five- and seven-year service packages. It costs $1850 and $2800, respectively, for the regular Octavia and $2600 and $3400, respectively, for the Octavia RS.
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Good
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Skoda Octavia FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Sportline that starts from $40,590.
The most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $53,890.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is offered by the RS which can tow 1600 kg
The largest Skoda Octavia is the Sportline 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 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 1876 kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Octavia uses Premium Unleaded.