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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 $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $44,290 for the RS.
There are 3 variants of the Octavia available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 2.0L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual, manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2010 Octavia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,490 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 13 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Octavia
The most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.9L Turbo Pump Injection and uses 5.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Skoda Octavia that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.3L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
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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The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Base that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $44,290.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Scout.
The largest Skoda Octavia is the Scout which measures 1784mm wide, 4584mm 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 Base which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Octavia may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.