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BMW Z4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

BMW Z4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

BMW Z4

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • substantially 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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 BMW Z4 offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Skoda Octavia Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 600 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 319 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries substantially more – 545 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is far 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
BMW Z4
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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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BMW Z4
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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