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Skoda Octavia RS II
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Octavia RS II
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Skoda Octavia RS II
The Skoda Octavia RS II blends brisk performance with family-sized space and everyday usability. With 220 hp, FWD, and a 590 L trunk, it offers good value in its segment for growing families who still enjoy spirited driving.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.2 L/100km
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
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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
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 70 / 66
City 58 / 56
Budget / value 65 / 63
Road trip 47 / 41
Performance 33 / 38
Cargo 33 / 23
Practical 55 / 52
Premium 25 / 29
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Skoda Octavia RS II

  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s for confident overtakes
  • 590 L trunk and five seats suit growing-family needs
  • 7.2 L/100 km is efficient for its class given the power
  • Good value in its segment at around 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 II if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Octavia RS II uses 7.2 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Honda Civic Type R (FK8) if…
More power
Honda Civic Type R (FK8) puts out 320 hp vs 220 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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