Skoda Octavia RS I
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Octavia RS I
Car A
Skoda Octavia RS I
Octavia RS I blends family practicality with real pace, pairing a 590 L boot and five seats with 245 hp and a 6.6 s 0–100 km/h time. Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and priced around 30,000, it suits growing families who still want a fun drive.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100km
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Car B
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
The Civic Type R (FK8) blends serious turbocharged performance with day-to-day practicality, seating five and offering a 420‑liter trunk. It’s good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals, though cargo-heavy and winter use are not its strengths.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety320 hp
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Usage fit

Family 71 / 66
City 58 / 56
Budget / value 66 / 63
Road trip 46 / 41
Performance 34 / 38
Cargo 33 / 23
Practical 56 / 52
Premium 25 / 29
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Octavia RS I · Orange = Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Octavia RS I Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Octavia RS I

  • 590 L trunk and five seats make family life and luggage easy.
  • Strong performance (245 hp, 0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) keeps drives engaging.
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km combined.
  • Good value in its segment at about 30,000.

Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

  • 320 hp turbo power and 5.8 s 0–100 km/h deliver engaging performance
  • Five seats and a 420 L trunk support daily family use
  • 8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Strong reliability and safety signals

Verdict

Pick Skoda Octavia RS I if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Octavia RS I uses 7.3 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Honda Civic Type R (FK8) if…
Reliability edge
Honda Civic Type R (FK8) scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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