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===== 2024 Skoda Octavia versus rivals =====
===== 2024 Skoda Octavia versus rivals =====
Assessment: '''The 2024 Skoda Octavia is competitive in all areas.'''
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!Price and features of the base model
!Price and features of the base model
!2024 Skoda Octavia
!2024 Skoda Octavia<ref>https://www.completecar.ie/car-reviews/article/Skoda/Octavia/Octavia_1.5_TSI_150_%282024%29/2348/13326/2024-Skoda-Octavia_1.5_TSI_150_%282024%29-review.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref>
!2024 Ford Focus
!2024 Ford Focus<ref>https://www.whatcar.com/ford/focus/hatchback/review/n37?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref>
!2024 Hyundai i30
!2024 Hyundai i30<ref>https://www.carsguide.com.au/urban/hyundai-i30-sedan-91801?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref><ref>https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/upgraded-2024-hyundai-i30-hatch-breaks-cover-145187/</ref>
!2024 Honda Civic  
!2024 Honda Civic<ref>https://www.carsguide.com.au/honda/civic/vs/skoda-octavia</ref><ref>https://automobiles.honda.com/2024/civic-hatchback#gallery-interior</ref>
!2024 Toyota Corolla
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|Price
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|It starts at 30,370 euros in Germany
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|It starts at 32,100 euros in Germany
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|It starts at 27,590 euros in Germany
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|It starts at around 27,620 euros in Germany
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|What's new for 2024?
|What's new for 2024?
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|It's a facelift of the 4th- generation which was launched in 2019.
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|It's a facelift of the 4-th generation which was introduced in 2018.
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|It's a refresh of the 3rd-generation which was introduced in 2017.
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|It's an update to the 11th-generation which was launched in 2022.
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|Performance and ride quality
|Performance
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* It comes with a 1.5-liter TSI 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 150 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in around 8.5 seconds.
* It utilizes a 6-speed manual transmission and a front-wheel-drive (FWD) system.
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* It is  equipped with a 1.0-liter EcoBoost 3-cylinder petrol engine that generates 123 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in about 10.2 seconds.
* It uses a 6-speed manual transmission and a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain.
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* It is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder petrol engine that generates 147 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 8.5 to 9 seconds.
* It utilizes continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drivetrain.
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* It's powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder that produces 158 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 9.2 seconds.
* It uses continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Front-Wheel Drive (FWD).
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|Comfort, practicality and design
|Comfort, practicality, ride quality and design
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* It has two rows that accommodate five passengers.
* It has a cargo capacity of 600 liters that expand to 1,555 liters when the rear seats are folded.
* In general, the Octavia has a slight edge in overall comfort compared to Ford Focus due to its spaciousness and fine tuning of its suspension. Octavia also beats Ford Focus when it comes to practicality due to its larger headroom, legroom and boot capacity.
* Its design is conservative.
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* It has two rows and accommodates five passengers.
* It has a boot capacity of 375 liters which expands to 1,354 liters when the rear seats are folded.
* It features sporty and dynamic design.
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* It comes with two rows that accommodates five passengers
* It has a cargo capacity of 395 liters.
* In general, this model is considered less practical and less comfortable compared to the 2024 Skoda Octavia.
* It features a modern and dynamic experience.
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* It has two rows that accommodate five passengers.
* It features a boot capacity of 419 liters.
* Generally, the Octavia is considered more practical and comfortable than Honda Civic. Seats in the Honda Civic are more confined, hence not very comfortable on long journeys.
* It has a modern and dynamic design.
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|Tech and standard features
|Tech and standard features
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* Standard features include a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit and 10.4-inch touchscreen display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, LED headlights and taillights, and heated side mirrors.
* Panoramic sunroof and head-up display are available as options in higher trims.
* Overall, Octavia has a slight edge over Ford Focus when it comes to standard features.
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* Standard features include a traditional instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch infotainment screen which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, manual air conditioner, manually adjustable front seats, front and rear power windows, keyless entry, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, rearview camera, and LED headlights.
* Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and heated seats are only available in higher trims.
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* Standard features include a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster display and an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, manually adjustable front seats, manual single-zone air conditioner, LED headlights and daytime running lights, parking sensors, forward-collision avoidance assist, and intelligent speed limit assist.
* Adaptive cruise control, head-up display, panoramic roof and heated seats are only available in higher trims.
* Overall, the Octavia has an hedge over this model when it comes to the number of standard features.
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* Standard features include a 7-inch partial digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch Touchscreen Display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, push-start function, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, multi-angle rearview mirror, and LED headlights.
* Heated seats is only available in higher trims.
* Panoramic roof and head-up display are not available in any trim.
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|Fuel economy
|Fuel economy
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|It uses 5.3 to 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers
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|It achieves combined 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers
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|It achieves around 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers
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|It uses combined 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
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[[File:2024 Ford Focus.png|left|thumb|505x505px|2024 Ford Focus]]
[[File:2024 Ford Focus 1.png|center|thumb|456x456px|2024 Ford Focus]]
[[File:2024 Hyundai i30.png|left|thumb|499x499px|2024 Hyundai i30]]
[[File:2024 Hyundai i30 1.png|center|thumb|448x448px|2024 Ford Focus]]
[[File:2024 Honda Civic 3.png|left|thumb|492x492px|2024 Honda Civic ]]
[[File:2024 Honda Civic 4.png|center|thumb|426x426px|2024 Honda Civic]]


=== 2024 Skoda Kodiaq ===
=== 2024 Skoda Kodiaq ===