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Audi A6 Avant vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Audi A6 Avant vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 A6 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Skoda Octavia Combi

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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 A6 Avant
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
4,698 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 228 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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