After discontinuing the previous-gen Octavia from the market last year with the BS6 emission norms coming to effect, Skoda has finally introduced the new-gen version of the sedan in the Indian market. At a time when SUVs continue to dominate the premium segments and the demand for sedans is on a decline, Skoda seems to have full faith in the D-segment sedan.
It should be noted that the Octavia is not the only premium sedan that Skoda retails in India, and with the introduction of the new segment model, the D-segment sedan is priced close to the Czech carmaker’s other sedan offering, the more premium Superb. The question that arises is should you go for the new-gen Octavia or spend some extra for the Superb?
Here is a detailed specifications comparison between the two sedans to help you make that decision, take a look –
In terms of size, the Skoda Octavia has a length of 4689 mm, a width of 1829 mm, stands 1469 mm tall, and has a 2680 mm long wheelbase. The Skoda Superb is obviously larger than its sibling. The executive sedan measures 4869 mm in length, 1864 mm in width, has a height of 1469 mm, and has a 2841 mm long wheelbase.
Car | 2021 Skoda Octavia | Skoda Superb |
Length | 4689 mm | 4869 mm |
Width | 1829 mm | 1864 mm |
Height | 1469 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2841 mm |
Boot space | 600 litres | 625 litres |
The Octavia has a commendable 600-litre boot, only 25 litres shy of the Superb’s 625-litre boot. However, if the back seat is where you’d be spending most of your time, the Superb is clearly superior in terms of headroom and knee room.
Powering both the sedans is the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol TSI engine that belts out 190 PS of maximum power, along with 320 Nm of peak torque. The transmission duties are taken care of by a 7-speed DSG driving the front wheels as standard.
Car | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Superb |
Engine | 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo-petrol |
Power | 190 PS | 190 PS |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Transmission | 7-speed DSG | 7-speed DSG |
Similarly, the Superb gets ABS with EBD, Multi Collision Brake, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Control, Hill Brake Assist, an electric parking brake with auto hold, Mechanical Brake Assist, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, 8 airbags, a rearview camera as well as front and rear parking sensors.
Skoda is offering the Octavia in two variants, namely Style and L&K, which have been priced at Rs 25.99 lakh and Rs 28.99 lakh respectively. The Superb is also offered in two trims – Sportline and L&K, which retail at Rs 31.99 lakh and Rs 34.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) respectively.
While the Octavia and Superb belong to two different segments altogether, the introduction of the new-gen model of the former has resulted in a price hike that puts it in the ballpark of the latter.
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