The second-generation Skoda Octavia RS is the sport-focused Octavia of its era, sold as a Liftback and an Estate 5-door. It keeps family practicality while sharpening the driving character.
A Skoda Octavia RS engine here is a 2.0-litre gasoline or diesel unit. In the Liftback, the 2.0 MT pairs either fuel with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, while the 2.0 DSG diesel uses a robotic transmission. Those named powertrains are examples of the drivetrain mix, not the full list.
Liftback — Skoda Octavia RS Engines and Transmissions
Liftback Skoda Octavia RS Engines and Transmissions
On the 2.0 MT gasoline Liftback with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, Skoda Octavia RS trim levels are named RS. That badge is the sport equipment identity for this generation rather than a ladder of separate packages. You choose body and powertrain first; the RS kit then defines the cabin and everyday equipment.