Skoda Octavia vs Audi A4
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Sedans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Skoda Octavia
From $39,990
Sedan
Petrol
Petrol
110kW
6.1 L/100km
5★ ANCAP
600L
Audi A4
$49,200 when new
RRP when new — this model is no longer sold new in Australia
Sedan
Petrol
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118kW
7.2 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
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Audi A4: we're still completing length, width, height, wheelbase and kerb weight, plus 6 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
The Skoda Octavia starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi A4 opens at $49,200. That makes the Skoda Octavia the more affordable entry point by $9,210.
Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $54,120 respectively.
Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Octavia by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
The Skoda Octavia stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Audi A4. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Skoda Octavia gets cloth upholstery while the Audi A4 offers leather.
Drivetrain
The Skoda Octavia uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.
The Audi A4 lines up making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.
The Audi A4 has the clear power advantage at 118kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A4 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.4m diameter
Good
Based on 10.4m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Clears the U-turn in one swing
Needs about 8.9 m of road; you have 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.8 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Skoda Octavia and $2,052/year for the Audi A4. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Octavia.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Skoda Octavia if: You want the lower entry price, want lower running costs, or prefer Skoda's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Audi A4 if: You prioritise performance, or prefer Audi's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Skoda Octavia and Audi A4 trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The Skoda Octavia will save you roughly $313 a year in fuel. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Skoda Octavia and Audi A4?
The Skoda Octavia is the cheapest at $39,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi A4 by $9,210.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Skoda Octavia uses the least fuel at 6.1L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Skoda Octavia holds a 5-star ANCAP rating. We have no published ANCAP rating for Audi A4, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Skoda Octavia has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi A4 makes the most power at 118kW. The Audi A4 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.6s.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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