William Stopford
The cars Australians should buy more of in 2025
Looking for a new car in 2025? You could buy an extremely popular Toyota or Mazda, or you could look at some of these excellent but more niche alternatives.
1 Year Ago
Audi RS4 vs Skoda Octavia
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2023 Audi RS4
2.9 L, 8-speed auto, Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
From $156,069
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2024 Skoda Octavia - Sportline
1.4 L, 8-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $40,590
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
Sportline
Body type
Station Wagon
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.9 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
331kW / 600Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
652km
789km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.9 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Cylinders
6cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
652km
789km
Power
331kW at 5700 rpm
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
600Nm at 1900 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.1 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.5 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
7.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.8 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
218g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
131g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4781 mm
Length
4689 mm
Height
1404 mm
Height
1470 mm
Width
1866 mm
Width
1814 mm
Ground clearance unladen
129 mm
Ground clearance unladen
143 mm
Front track
1580 mm
Front track
1539 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Rear track
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2826 mm
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Boot space
505 L
Boot space
600 L
Kerb weight
3847 kg
Kerb weight
2978 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2350 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1862 kg
Tare weight
1709 kg
Tare weight
1325 kg
Braked towing capacity
2100 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
670 kg
Front tyres
275/30 R20 97Y
Front tyres
205/45 R18
Front rims
9.0x20
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
275/30 R20 97Y
Rear tyres
205/45 R18
Rear rims
9.0x20
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
14.3°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
12.8°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
19
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
10.00 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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