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Lexus ES 350h vs Skoda Octavia RS

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

Lexus ES 350h
Skoda Octavia RS

Lexus

ES 350h

From ₹66.1 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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Lexus ES 350hES 350h Exquisite · ₹66.1 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ES 350h: ₹66.1 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹9.41 lakh cheaper
Airbags ES 350h: 10 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage ES 350h: 22.37 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power ES 350h: 244 hp Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot ES 350h: 454 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)
Versions ES 350h: 2 (ahead) Octavia RS: 1 Only ES 350h: hybrid, automatic

Pick the ES 350h for more versions.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹66.1 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹73.22 Lakh
₹62.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,23,024 a month
₹1,05,633 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
244 hp
265 PS
Torque
270 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
22.37 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
5
Emission Norm
BS VI
Not listed
Launch Date
Not listed
First batch 17 October 2025; second batch 4 September 2026

Engine & Performance

Engine
2487 cc, 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE), Strong Hybrid
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc
Engine Type
Not listed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
0-100 km/h
Not listed
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
Not listed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
E-CVT Automatic
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD (see Source Notes)
Not listed
Hybrid Type
Strong (self-charging) hybrid
Not listed
Gearbox
Not listed
7-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not listed
Wheel/Tyre Size
235/45 R18, Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Dimensions & Capacities

Boot Space
454 litres
600 Litres
Ground Clearance
India-specification ES 350h has a 20mm increase over the global model (exact mm figure not independently confirmed)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
10
Not listed
ABS
Yes, with Brake Assist
Not listed
ADAS Features
Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking Assist
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Yes
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
No. of Airbags
Not listed
10
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera
ADAS
Not listed
Driver-assistance systems included

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
12.3-inch
13-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch TFT
Not listed
Sound System
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio with subwoofer
Not listed
Upholstery
Semi-Aniline Leather
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Not listed
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch
Climate Control
Not listed
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED, 3-Eye Bi-Beam with auto-leveling
Matrix LED Headlights
Taillamps
LED
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-pane panoramic
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black, Sou (6 exterior colours); Hazel and White (2 interior themes)
Not listed
Standard Warranty
8 years or 200,000 km, covering vehicle and hybrid battery; 5 years roadside assistance included
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹66.1 Lakh – ₹71.8 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
6 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

Only the ES 350h sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹66.1 Lakh.

Only the Octavia RS sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹56.69 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityES 350hOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹75.21 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹10.63 lakh less
Pune₹75.21 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹10.63 lakh less
New Delhi₹73.22 Lakh₹62.87 LakhOctavia RS ₹10.35 lakh less
Bengaluru₹78.57 Lakh₹67.47 LakhOctavia RS ₹11.10 lakh less
Chennai₹79.91 Lakh₹68.62 LakhOctavia RS ₹11.29 lakh less
Hyderabad₹80.6 Lakh₹69.21 LakhOctavia RS ₹11.39 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 ES 350h or the Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹9.41 lakh on the versions compared here: ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite at ₹66.1 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹73.22 Lakh against ₹62.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The ES 350h: not tested in this form; the previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The ES 350h has 10 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite makes 244 hp and 270 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,23,024 a month for the ES 350h and ₹1,05,633 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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