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Skoda Octavia RS IV
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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BMW 218i Active Tourer
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Octavia RS IV
Car A
Skoda Octavia RS IV
The Skoda Octavia RS IV blends brisk petrol performance with real family practicality, ranking well for efficiency, safety, and cargo space. With a 610 L trunk and 245 hp, it offers good value in its segment for buyers who want one car to do it all.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety245 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Car B
BMW 218i Active Tourer
The BMW 218i Active Tourer is an efficient, city-friendly hatchback with enough room for a small family. It offers good value in its segment with balanced performance and a strong safety standing.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 71 / 55
City 59 / 60
Budget / value 64 / 48
Road trip 46 / 42
Performance 34 / 31
Cargo 34 / 23
Practical 56 / 40
Premium 27 / 45
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Octavia RS IV · Orange = BMW 218i Active Tourer

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Octavia RS IV BMW 218i Active Tourer
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Octavia RS IV

  • Big 610 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km
  • Brisk performance (245 hp, 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s) aids confident overtakes
  • Good value in its segment around 36,000

BMW 218i Active Tourer

  • Efficient for its class (5.6 L/100 km) helps keep urban fuel costs down
  • Balanced city performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s for confident merging
  • Practical five-seat layout and a usable 415 L trunk for daily family needs
  • Strong safety standing within its segment

Verdict

Pick Skoda Octavia RS IV if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Skoda Octavia RS IV is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW 218i Active Tourer if…
Performance & capability
BMW 218i Active Tourer is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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