Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The first generation of the Octavia RS was a well-deserved success, and the Czech carmaker insisted on producing a successor for it in both shapes: hatchback and station wagon.
Skoda introduced the second generation of the Octavia in 2004, and it was a car worth waiting for the European customers. It offered compact-segment pricing, mid-size segment interior space, and the trusted Volkswagen reliability. For those who needed a bigger trunk, the carmaker offered it in a station wagon shape as well. Then, in 2005, it added a spicy RS seasoning for driver's delight.
While other carmakers tried to make their hot-hatches look more aggressive, Skoda had another idea: make the car subtle. The RS version didn't feature any aggressive front bumpers, big wings in the back, or wider wheel fenders. The only specific visible features were the VRS badge on the grille, its 17" light-alloy wheels, and a double exhaust in the back. It was not bland; it was subtle.
Inside, there was a different story. First of all, the RS, chromed, door-sills welcomed the passengers. As an option, the carmaker offered a set of sport bucket-seats with the VRS logo embroidered on the front's backseats. The Octavia II RS Combi featured a 580 liters (20.5 cu-ft) trunk size that could be expanded up to a staggering, for its class, 1,620 liters (67.8 cu-ft) by completely folding down the rear bench.
Under the hood, Skoda dropped a Volkswagen Golf GTI engine paired to a six-speed manual or, as an option, to a six-speed automatic. The carmaker also offered a fuel-efficient turbo-diesel version that pumped out 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6AT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5100 RPM 200 HP @ 5100 RPM 197 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 281 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/59.6 in (1,527/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3097 lbs (1405 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5100 RPM 200 HP @ 5100 RPM 197 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 281 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 148 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 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: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/59.6 in (1,527/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 187 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4200 RPM 170 HP @ 4200 RPM 168 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/59.6 in (1,527/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4398 lbs (1995 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4200 RPM 170 HP @ 4200 RPM 168 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.2 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 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: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/59.6 in (1,527/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3130.6 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4552.5 lbs (2065 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |