Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and the Skoda Octavia RS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the Skoda Octavia RS is priced at ₹3,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Skoda Octavia RS's 1984 cc, producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R versus 15.19 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Octavia RS. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | 15.19 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 l | 600 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2030 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 1530 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm | 4686 mm / 1829 mm / 1468 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2686 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Perforated Leather / Alcantara Sport Seats |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment system) | — |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - RS-specific Bumpers |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on higher variants | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 245/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | Yes |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | Magic BlackRace BlueMamba GreenVelvet RedCandy White |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
