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Skoda Roomster 1.2
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Skoda Octavia II
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Roomster 1.2
Car A
Skoda Roomster 1.2
A practical 5‑seater with city‑friendly manners, low fuel use, and a roomy 450 L trunk, the Skoda Roomster 1.2 offers good value in its segment for everyday duties. Modest power and FWD make it less suited to quick highway work or harsh winter conditions.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety5.4 L/100km
Skoda Octavia II
Car B
Skoda Octavia II
The Skoda Octavia II blends efficient petrol running with family-sized space for budget-focused buyers. Its 150 hp FWD setup delivers confident everyday performance.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety150 hp
Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 58 / 65
City 75 / 61
Budget / value 69 / 66
Road trip 26 / 45
Performance 32 / 30
Cargo 25 / 28
Practical 53 / 51
Premium 11 / 22
Winter 16 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Roomster 1.2 · Orange = Skoda Octavia II

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Roomster 1.2 Skoda Octavia II
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Roomster 1.2

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • 450 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and errands
  • Easygoing, city‑oriented performance with simple FWD traction
  • Price aligns with good value in its segment

Skoda Octavia II

  • Efficient for its class (6.5 combined consumption) helps trim running costs.
  • 500 L trunk and five seats suit growing families.
  • Balanced performance: 150 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s work well for city and highway.
  • Around 22000, it offers good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Skoda Roomster 1.2 if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Roomster 1.2 uses 5.4 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Skoda Octavia II if…
More power
Skoda Octavia II puts out 150 hp vs 70 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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