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Audi A5 Sportback vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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 A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers significantly more boot space – 640 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 309 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 525 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries barely more – 534 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Skoda Octavia Combi

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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 A5 Sportback
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
471 - 534 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, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 639 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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