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Audi A4 vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi A4
Skoda Octavia RS

Audi

A4

From ₹46.88 Lakh

Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

Audi A4A4 Premium 40 TFSI · ₹46.88 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A4: ₹46.88 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh A4 ₹9.81 lakh cheaper
Airbags A4: 8 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage A4: 17.4 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power A4: 204 hp Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Torque 320 vs 370 Nm
Boot A4: 460 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)
Versions A4: 3 (ahead) Octavia RS: 1

Pick the A4 for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Octavia RS for more airbags, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹46.88 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹52.08 Lakh
₹62.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹87,502 a month
₹1,05,633 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
204 hp
265 PS
Torque
320 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
17.4 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Launch Date
Not listed
First batch 17 October 2025; second batch 4 September 2026

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
1,984 cc
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
7.1 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
241 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Engine Type
Not listed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
0-100 km/h
Not listed
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (S tronic)
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
7-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (314 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc (300 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Independent Front Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link Independent Rear Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
17-inch 5-Arm Dynamic Style Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
225/50 R17 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,762 mm
Not listed
Width
1,847 mm
Not listed
Height
1,428 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,555 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
460 Litres
600 Litres
Fuel Tank
54 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not listed
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2015). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2022.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ASR, EDL, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Park Assist Plus, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre Sense Basic)
Driver-assistance systems included
Camera
Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
10

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch (MIB3)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect with myAudi App Telematics
Not listed
Audio System
Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer; Opt B&O 3D 19 speakers)
Not listed
Sunroof
Single Pane Electric Glass Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
8-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
3-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charger)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
13-inch
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & All-Weather Fog Lights
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Matrix LED Headlights

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

A4 Premium 40 TFSI₹46.88 Lakh Octavia RS₹56.69 Lakh Octavia RS ₹9.81 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityA4Octavia RSGap
Mumbai₹53.49 Lakh₹64.57 LakhA4 ₹11.09 lakh less
Pune₹53.49 Lakh₹64.57 LakhA4 ₹11.09 lakh less
New Delhi₹52.08 Lakh₹62.87 LakhA4 ₹10.79 lakh less
Bengaluru₹55.89 Lakh₹67.47 LakhA4 ₹11.58 lakh less
Chennai₹56.84 Lakh₹68.62 LakhA4 ₹11.77 lakh less
Hyderabad₹56.87 Lakh₹69.21 LakhA4 ₹12.34 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A4 or the Octavia RS?

The A4, by ₹9.81 lakh on the versions compared here: A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI at ₹46.88 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹52.08 Lakh against ₹62.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The A4: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2015 (rating now expired). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The A4 has 8 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI makes 204 hp and 320 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹87,502 a month for the A4 and ₹1,05,633 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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