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Audi A3 Limousine vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Skoda Octavia Combi

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is marginally cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,108 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.4 L/100km – no difference here.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is barely lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries moderately more – 534 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Skoda Octavia Combi

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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