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The new Skoda Octavia is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $43,990 for the RS.
There are 3 variants of the Octavia available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2009 Octavia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual, 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT), or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual, 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT), or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Skoda Octavia comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Scout.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,569 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,769 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Skoda Octavia Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.

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Skoda Octavia
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Base that starts from $26,990.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $43,990.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is offered by the Scout which can tow 1600 kg
See all Skoda Octavia towing capacityThe largest Skoda Octavia is the Scout which measures 1784mm wide, 4581mm in length and sits 1533mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the RS which has 147kW 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.
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