Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4
The ultimate sensible performance car, blending Golf GTI pace with class-leading practicality.
- Power
- 245 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.4 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
About the Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4
The fourth-generation Octavia vRS continues the model's reputation as a 'Swiss Army knife' of performance cars, sharing its EA888 Evo 4 engine and MQB Evo platform with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. While it prioritises refinement and massive interior space over raw aggression, it remains a potent cross-country tool thanks to a standard VAQ electronic limited-slip differential. The Mk4 introduced a more digitalised interior and, for the first time, a plug-in hybrid variant, though the 2.0 TSI remains the enthusiast's choice for its linear power delivery and lighter front end. It remains one of the few cars to successfully bridge the gap between a family runabout and a genuine sports saloon.
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4 specs
The Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4 produces 245 bhp (183 kW) and 370 Nm (273 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 | Mk4 |
| Trim | 2.0 TSI vRS |
| Years | 2020–present |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 245 bhp (183 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,521 kg (3,353 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 161 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4 rarity in CarSpot
The Skoda Octavia vRS Mk4 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 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 Mk4 fun facts
- The 'v' in vRS stands for 'victory', added specifically for the UK market to avoid a legal trademark dispute with Ford over the 'RS' name.
- Despite its performance credentials, the Octavia vRS Hatchback features a 600-litre boot, which is significantly larger than many cars in the class above.
- The Mk4 vRS features a drag coefficient of just 0.25, making it one of the most aerodynamically efficient cars in its segment.
