Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

2013–2020 vs 2020–present · Liftback/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm, Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia III (5E) 610 l, Octavia IV (NX) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km, Octavia IV (NX) 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia III (5E) 77–180 kW, Octavia IV (NX) 81–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia III (5E) 28 items (Active), Octavia IV (NX) 32 items (Active).
On Autodrom: Octavia III (5E) from €11,050 (1 listing); no Octavia IV (NX) is listed right now.

Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–2020 · 13 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, Laurin & KlementSpecifications →1 listing from €11,050 →

Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–present · 14 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, EssenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–20201 listing · from €11,050	Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,659 mm–4,685 mm	Length4,689 mm–4,709 mm
Width	Width1,814 mm	Width1,829 mm
Height	Height1,452 mm–1,509 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,508 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,686 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–171 mm	Ground clearance137 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume590 l–610 l	Trunk volume450 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,583 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2020	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power77–180 kW (105–245 hp)	Power81–195 kW (110–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Active	Items in the base trim32 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Style	Items in the top trim46 · Style
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 13
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€11,050	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

Length: Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm, Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,686 mm. Boot: 640 vs 610 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia III (5E) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110); the most frugal Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 1.5 l/100 km (1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

The strongest Škoda Octavia III (5E) makes 180 kW (245 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG); the strongest Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 195 kW (265 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG).

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