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Audi A8 vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Audi A8 vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly 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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 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 A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

A8

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 significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 669 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly ahead overall 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Audi A8
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is a practical, well‑packaged estate that delivers generous and flexible interior space ideal for families or active owners. Its sensible cabin layout, comfortable ride and solid reputation for reliability make it a pragmatic choice for buyers who value utility over flash.

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Audi A8
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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