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My dashboardThe new Skoda Octavia is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $21,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambition variant and topping out at $41,140 for the RS.
There are 4 variants of the Octavia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2007.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2014 Octavia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive

Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Skoda Octavia comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Ambition and the most expensive being RS.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,659 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,814 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,686 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 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 Ambition that starts from $21,690.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS that starts from $41,140.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is offered by the RS which can tow 1600 kg
See all Skoda Octavia towing capacityThe largest Skoda Octavia is the Ambition Plus which measures 1814mm wide, 4659mm in length and sits 1461mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the RS which has 162kW 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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