Segment: Medium
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016
The RS version of the Octavia was the Czech automaker’s best product in terms of image and performance, combining the advantages of a mid-size hatchback with the performance and costs of a hot hatch.
Ever since the first generation of the Octavia RS broke covers in 2001, the Czech brand owned by the Volkswagen Group has gathered attention. Not only did it provide everything a family would need from a compact-sized vehicle, but it also offered enough performance to be considered a sports car. Skoda was so happy with this car that it even threw it into the World Rally Championship, although without any noticeable results. But the RS badge (some called it VRS) soon became known and respected among the hot-hatch communities in countries and continents where the Skoda sold the car.
Sharing its MQB platform with many other vehicles built by Volkswagen was a good thing in terms of development costs. But, on the downside, it meant that it had to share many parts with its mundane sibling, the regular Octavia. Still, that didn’t stop the Czech brand from tweaking a few details and putting it on the vehicle so it could look better. As a result, the 2014 Octavia RS had an aggressive-looking front bumper adorned on the lower side by a wide grille and covered with a hexagonal pattern mesh. There were also two side scoops that flanked it, although those were there just for look and to house the fog lamps. They weren’t meant to cool the front rotors. From its profile, the Octavia RS boasted a set of 17” light-alloy wheels, with an option for 18” or 19” ones. But the Octavia RS was quite subtle, besides the red calipers for the large brakes and the small wing on the tailgate. In addition, at the back, the car featured two rectangular chromed tips for the exhausts.
Inside, the high-bolstered seats provided the much-needed side support for the front occupants. The automaker even offered a set of bucket seats with integrated headrests. Still, the instrument cluster was just slightly altered compared to the rest of the Octavia range. The main noticeable detail was on the RS badge that Skoda mounted on the steering wheel. On the center stack, the automaker installed its latest infotainment system fitted with an optional 8” touchscreen and a proximity sensor. In the back, the automaker installed the same split-folding bench seat as in the rest of the range, although with specific upholstery and color options. Still, customers could benefit from the same 590 liters (20.8 cu-ft.) of space provided by the trunk with the rear in place. By folding the rear seats’ seatbacks down, the trunk space increased to a maximum of 1,580 liters (55.8 cu-ft.).
But the most important aspect of the car was under the hood. There, the automaker installed a choice of two engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit and a 2.0-liter turbodiesel. Both sent their oomph to the front wheels via a six-speed manual fitted as standard and an electronically controlled active differential. As an option, Skoda offered the car with a seven-speed (dual-clutch) automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 169.2 KW @ 4700 RPM 230 HP @ 4700 RPM 227 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4259 lbs (1932 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 162 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM 220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM 217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 154 mph (248 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3142 lbs (1425 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4171 lbs (1892 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 169.2 KW @ 4700 RPM 230 HP @ 4700 RPM 227 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4215 lbs (1912 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 7AT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 162 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM 220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM 217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3186 lbs (1445 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4215 lbs (1912 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3322 lbs (1507 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4405 lbs (1998 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.4 in (4684 mm) |
Width: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.2 in (1,529/1,504 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.8 cuFT (589 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3278 lbs (1487 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4361 lbs (1978 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |