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Audi A5 Avant vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 23800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Audi A5 Avant

Skoda Octavia Limousine

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

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Octavia Limousine @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a evident edge – offering 367 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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.

Seats: Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is evident lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly perceptible more room – 600 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs minimal better – up to 1555 L, which is about 131 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine hardly perceptible takes the win – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The 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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Audi A5 Avant
Skoda Octavia Limousine
A5 Avant @ Audi AG
Octavia Limousine @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-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.