Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3
The ultimate 'Simply Clever' sleeper: massive practicality meets Golf GTI performance.
- Power
- 230 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.4 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
About the Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3
The 2017 facelift of the third-generation Octavia vRS introduced a controversial split-headlight design but compensated with a power bump for the standard petrol model to 230 PS. Sharing its MQB platform and EA888 engine with the Volkswagen Golf GTI, it offers a more understated and significantly more spacious alternative to its German cousin. The hatchback provides a class-leading 590-litre boot, making it one of the most versatile performance cars on the market. While it lacks the mechanical limited-slip differential found in the later vRS 245, it remains a highly capable and refined all-rounder for the enthusiast family driver.
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3 specs
The Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3 produces 230 bhp (172 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Skoda |
|---|---|
| Model | Octavia vRS |
| Generation | Mk3 |
| Trim | Octavia vRS |
| Years | 2013–2020 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 230 bhp (172 kW) at 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 162 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3 rarity in CarSpot
The Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 8 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk3 fun facts
- The 2017 facelift increased the rear track by 30mm compared to the pre-facelift model to improve high-speed stability.
- Despite being a hatchback, its boot capacity of 590 litres is larger than many executive-class estates from the segment above.
- The vRS 230 trim was originally a limited edition in the pre-facelift era but became the standard petrol entry point for the 2017 refresh.
