Short test: Škoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI RS
As a result, the left lane on the highway was mostly empty (save for a few scattered aliens) and the Octavia RS could swallow miles in peace. Did you know the RS can also be a fuel efficient car?
You can think of an Octavia RS with a turbocharged petrol or turbo diesel engine, but when it comes to body shape, you have to choose between a sedan and a van. In the test, we had the most "parent" version, that is, economical and with a large backpack, which provides the athlete with more (family) usability, but at the same time tweaks most of the entertainment, allowing the use of 225 horsepower. 'two-liter TSI. Are 135 kilowatts or 184 turbodiesel "horses" enough? That's enough, but while the editors of Avto magazine are also a fan of torque (turbo diesels don't bother me at all), we would have preferred the TSI version, which also costs 150 euros (or 400 with DSG. Gearbox) cheaper. RS should be a violator, and TDI can only be a compromise ...
So a surprise: Despite the 588-liter base trunk and RS designation, the Octavia consumed just 5,1 liters on a standard lap. This means that you have to drive on the road like a child's face and use the ECO program in the driving mode selection system (already known from Volkswagen and Seat, when selecting Normal, Sport, ECO and Individual, affects the engine, steering and climate control .) device), but still. The third generation Octavia Combi RS is 86 millimeters longer than its predecessor, 45 millimeters wider and has a longer wheelbase (102 millimeters), which is recognizable.
This was known in everyday driving, where, despite having 19-inch wheels (optional), no toothpaste could be left on the first bumps or high-speed road obstacles, and on the Raceland race track, where the big Octavia was no longer a race car. elephant in a china shop. We might have expected more from the torque that makes it move quickly from one corner to the next, but the Octavia is still a family car, weighing well in excess of a ton and a half empty. The real range of this car only ranks 43rd on our list of the sportiest test cars.
You can't miss the RS version. On the outside, you'll first notice the high-performance Baha'i 225/35 R19 tires, red brake calipers, standard bi-xenon headlights and tailpipes pushed towards the rear edge, while the inexperienced will recognize the Czech rocket by the slogan: Republic of Slovenia. It is good that the abbreviation TDI did not take root from behind, since for some reason it does not refer to aggressive body movements. Also inside there are several candies that are immediately visible and noticeable.
Leather seats, a small leather steering wheel, and carbon fiber imitation around the gear lever and on the door give the impression that in Mlada Boleslav they were thinking mainly of a dynamic driver and not his runaway wife. It is known for 113 years of experience in motorsport, although most of the technology belongs to the Volkswagen Group. Although the seats are a bit too wide, despite the accentuated side bolsters, as the American big buttocks suggest, the handbrake is classic (hehe, you know why) and the pedals are made of stainless steel. Progressive steering means the steering system gets stiffer at higher speeds, but we noticed that it also gets stronger every time we change direction quickly on Raceland.
We don't know if this has anything to do with the curbs, but they definitely did their homework badly, at least with this help. The RS is 15 millimeters shorter than the classic Octavia, and the XDS electronic partial differential lock provides better traction. The good thing about this solution is that it does not "rip" the steering wheel out of the driver's hands, but the braking of the unloaded wheel (in cooperation with the sports program ESP) still cannot compete with the classic mechanical partial lock. Thanks to the newly developed multi-link rear axles, the rear follows the front of the vehicle well, in fact too well, as nothing contributes to efficient entry or exit from corners. This is why the Octavia RS is over-dressed.
Having already mentioned the bad mood of the passenger, we will say that she will certainly be comforted by the top-end Canton audio system and panoramic sunroof, although instead of clouds we would prefer to check the central locking and start the engine with a button (KESSY system) and the DSG dual-clutch transmission. The thumb is up for nine airbags (rear side airbags are optional) and the Columbus navigation system, which is controlled via a large (touch) screen.
We give our thumbs up to the Octavia Combi RS – also with and without a turbodiesel under the hood.
Text: Aljosha Darkness
Skoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI RS
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 16.181 € |
| Test model cost: | 32.510 € |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 8,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 4,6l / 100km |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.968 cm3 - maximum power 135 kW (184 hp) at 3.500-4.000 rpm - maximum torque 380 Nm at 1.750-3.000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front-wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/35 R 19 Y (Pirelli PZero). |
| Capacity: | 230 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8,2 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,7/3,9/4,6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 119 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.487 kg - permissible total weight 1.978 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.685 mm – width 1.814 mm – height 1.452 mm – wheelbase 2.690 mm – trunk 588–1.718 50 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 15 ° C / p = 1.020 mbar / rel. vl. = 42% / odometer status: 2.850 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,0 years ( 140 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,3 / 14,0s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 8,5 / 8,6s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 230km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 7,7 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,1 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 34,7m |
| AM table: | 39m |
evaluation
The Octavia RS is definitely eye-catching as the Combi version is family-friendly, and the 135kW turbo diesel engine is maneuverable and economical enough to make long journeys less stressful. But still I would prefer the TSI RS.
We praise and reproach
trunk size, ease of use
consumption during leisurely driving and the ECO program
exterior (RS), without TDI inscription
driving mode selection program
empty lane on the highway
oversized seats from the sink
TDI RS versus TSI RS
does not have DSG
