Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Skoda Octavia Limousine has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3008 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
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 Sportback has a noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is hardly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeable more room – 600 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs distinct better – up to 1555 L, which is about 355 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine slightly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
detailsThe Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
23800 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4698 - 4709 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1455 - 1470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1555 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
495 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Skoda
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The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.