2017 Skoda Octavia RS review, road test

For every Octavia, there has been an RS variant. Better late than never, the latest version is here and it’s finally got the engine it deserved.

Published on Oct 23, 2017 06:00:00 AM

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LED headlamps auto adjust beams to suit speed, steering and weather

225/45 ZR17 wheels and tyres a great mix of comfort and good looks.

Massive 590-litre liftback boot remains the Octavia’s strong USP.

Tech Specs

Price	Petrol
Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 25.48 lakh
Warranty	4 years/1,00,000km
Engine	Petrol
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Petrol
Engine Installation	Front, transverse
Type	4-cyl
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1984cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	82.5/92.8mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Valve Train	4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	230hp at 5500-6200rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	350Nm at 1500-4500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	162.2hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	246.82Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	115.92hp per litre
Transmission	Petrol
Drive Layout	Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Dual-clutch automatic
No of Gears	6
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.93/8.304
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.79/13.59
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.13/21.53
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.77/31.60
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.81/41.59
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.64/52.64
Final Drive Ratio	4.769-3.444
Braking	Petrol
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	22.37m, 2.11s
Efficiency	Petrol
City (kpl)	7.22kpl
Highway (kpl)	13.1kpl
Tank size (lts)	50 litres
Acceleration	Petrol
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.63s
0 - 20 kph (sec)	1.20s
0 - 30 kph (sec)	1.82s
0 - 40 kph (sec)	2.36s
0 - 50 kph (sec)	2.86s
0 - 60 kph (sec)	3.47s
0 - 70 kph (sec)	4.09s
0 - 80 kph (sec)	4.84s
0 - 90 kph (sec)	5.71s
0 - 100 kph (sec)	6.65s
0 - 110 kph (sec)	7.73s
0 - 120 kph (sec)	8.89s
0 - 130 kph (sec)	10.22s
0 - 140 kph (sec)	11.76s
1/4 mile (sec)	14.94
20-80kph (sec)	4.07s
40-100kph (sec)	4.73s
Max speeds in gear	Petrol
1st (kph @rpm)	57kph 6800rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)	91kph 6700rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)	145kph 6700rpm
4th (kph @rpm)	213kph 6700rpm
5th (kph @rpm)	209kph 5000rpm
6th (kph @rpm)	231kph 4400rpm
Noise Level	Petrol
Idle (dB)	39.5dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)	53.5dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)	58.3dB
50 kph AC off (dB)	64.5dB
80 kph AC off (dB)	68.0dB
Body	Petrol
Construction	Four-door, sedan, monocoque
Weight (kg)	1418kg
Front Tyre	225/45 ZR17
Rear Tyre	225/45 ZR17
Spare Tyre	Space saver, steel rim
Suspension	Petrol
Front	Independent, McPherson struts, coil springs
Rear	Independent, multi-link, torsion beam
Steering	Petrol
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	10.5m
Brakes	Petrol
Front	Discs
Rear	Discs
Dimensions	Petrol
Length	4689mm
Width (mm)	1814mm
Height	1496mm
Wheel base	2679mm
Front Track (mm)	1535mm
Rear Track (mm)	1544mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1380mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	141mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	590 litres