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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Skoda Octavia

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Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$26,989 - $49,990

2023 price

Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia

$40,590 - $53,890

2024 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 Skoda Octavia
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 1.4L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

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Fuel Efficiency
3.8L/100km (combined)

5.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Firm ride
  • Could use more power
  • Flimsy mesh luggage compartment cover

  • No rear seat power options
  • Non-linear power delivery
  • Requires premium unleaded
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

The Yaris Cross is a good example of great timing.

Jacking up a small/supermini-sized wagon is hardly original, as the 2000s Peugeot 207 Outdoor proved. It bombed locally, and there were others too, probably, that never even reached our ears, let alone our shores. The point is, this seemed like a niche too far.

Not to Toyota, though. Sure, its Yaris has long included tallish wagon offshoots elsewhere, with names like Verso and Ractis. But it took a redesign that included a Subaru Outback-esque makeover, the telling 'Cross' badge and hybrid with available all-wheel drive (AWD) options to get buyers interested.

As wait times stretch to a year and beyond, now there's a "thrilling" (according to the press release) GR (for Gazoo Racing) Sport Hybrid addition, for those who seek their compact crossovers in racy eco tracksuit couture.

Can the Yaris Cross pull it off? Let's find out.

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2024 Skoda Octavia Summary

Skoda’s a bit like that brooding, low-key actor you know but sometimes struggle to recall. Like Jacqueline McKenzie or Ben Mendelsohn. Considered and respected but far from a preening red carpet showboat.

And the mid-size Octavia is the quintessential Skoda… for people seeking quality engineering and tech without feeling the need to make a boastful badge statement.

The fourth-gen Octavia has been in market here for three years and on the back of a recent safety upgrade this new SportLine model, offered in five-door Liftback and traditional Wagon form, adds extra design and specification spice for the same money as the existing entry-level Style.

It lines up against traditional sedans and wagons like Toyota’s all-conquering Camry, established players like the Mazda6 and in-demand newcomers like the BYD Seal EV, not to mention the usual medium SUV suspects.

Stay with us on this first drive to see if this SportLine has what it takes to steer you towards the Skoda Octavia.

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