Hyundai i20 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Hyundai i20 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 23800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

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 Skoda Octavia Limousine has a decisively edge – offering 265 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i20 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls significantly stronger with 370 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai i20 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers decisively more room – 600 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 248 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1555 L, which is about 390 L more than the Hyundai i20.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine to a small extent takes the win – 545 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Octavia Limousine shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.