Audi A6 vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi A6
Skoda Octavia RS

Audi

A6

From ₹64.81 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

Full Octavia RS page Change
Audi A6A6 Premium Plus · ₹64.81 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A6: ₹64.81 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹8.12 lakh cheaper
Airbags A6: 6 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage A6: 14.11 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power A6: 265 PS Octavia RS: 265 PS Torque 370 vs 370 Nm
Boot A6: 530 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)
Versions A6: 2 (ahead) Octavia RS: 1

Pick the A6 for more versions.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹64.81 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹71.8 Lakh
₹62.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,20,640 a month
₹1,05,633 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
265 PS
265 PS
Torque
370 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
14.11 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive 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 with 12V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 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 S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
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 (338 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Front Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Rear Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Design Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/45 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,939 mm
Not listed
Width
1,886 mm
Not listed
Height
1,457 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,780 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
73 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
600 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 35.5/38, child occupant 41.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Audi Pre Sense Front, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus)
Driver-assistance systems included
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & Sensors
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
10

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Navigation + 8.6-inch Lower Climate Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Suite with Remote Services & Navigation
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (16 speakers 705W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
12-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Air Ionizer
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Wireless Charging)
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 Light Sequencing
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Animation
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & Integrated All-Weather 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

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 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

A6 Premium Plus₹64.81 Lakh Octavia RS₹56.69 Lakh Octavia RS ₹8.12 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

A6 A6 Premium Plus against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityA6Octavia RSGap
Mumbai₹73.75 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹9.18 lakh less
Pune₹73.75 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹9.18 lakh less
New Delhi₹71.8 Lakh₹62.87 LakhOctavia RS ₹8.93 lakh less
Bengaluru₹77.05 Lakh₹67.47 LakhOctavia RS ₹9.58 lakh less
Chennai₹78.36 Lakh₹68.62 LakhOctavia RS ₹9.74 lakh less
Hyderabad₹79.04 Lakh₹69.21 LakhOctavia RS ₹9.83 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 A6 or the Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹8.12 lakh on the versions compared here: A6 A6 Premium Plus at ₹64.81 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹71.8 Lakh against ₹62.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The A6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The A6 has 6 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A6 A6 Premium Plus makes 265 PS and 370 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,20,640 a month for the A6 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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