Skoda Octavia RS

220 hp | 350 NM | 1,460 kg

181 km/h | 0.89 g (transverse) | -0.72 g (longitudinal)

2:29,9

SHORT CHARACTERISTICS
Skoda's "stealth GTI". The 2-litre GTI engine provides good propulsion and gives the everyday estate the necessary speed to take the occasional diversions along the country road for weekend shopping.

TEST CONDITIONS

• Weather: 19°, dry
• Car occupancy Persons: 2

Test values

• Lap time Pannonia Ring: 2:29.9 min
• Top speed: 181 km/h

DEVIATIONS FROM THE SERIES
none

Technology

• engine / cylinder / capacity: petrol / R4 / 1.984 ccm
• Rated power: 220 hp
• Max. Torque: 350 Nm
• Engine type: Turbo
• Drive / Transmission: Front / DSG 6 speed - paddle shifters
• Unladen weight: 1,460 kg
• Power to weight ratio: 6.64 kg/hp
• Tyres: PIRELLI P Zero - 225/40 ZR18".

MILEAGE (FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS)

• Top speed: 244 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec

LIST PRICE
from EUR 36.200,--

Markos Statement

The Skoda Octavia RS Combi is a successful combination of everyday utility and fun. Of course, it is not a track tool of the usual kind, but when we have the opportunity, we also like to chase sporty-oriented station wagons around the ring. Unfortunately, as with most cars today, the ESP cannot be completely deactivated. That's a pity, because the suspension tuning is quite dynamic and the rear end turns in nicely; the turn-in behaviour is also extremely good. The DSG works great when shifting up, but the gears cannot be locked and you have to rely on what the DSG "serves up" when accelerating quickly. When shifting down, the DSG only allows this at low revs, i.e. when you are already in a bend. So you can't "preselect" the gear, as you can with the BMW DSG, for example, so that it is automatically engaged at the right revs. But as I said, we're not talking about a thoroughbred sports car here. The ergonomics and seats are good, the suspension tuning rather soft, but the handling is good. The engine, which is also used in the GTI, works unspectacularly but well, but unfortunately already lost power after 2/3 of the lap due to the high oil temperature, i.e. the potential is higher than the 2:29 min reflect.