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Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

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.

Hyundai i30 is barely cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 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 Skoda Octavia Combi offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

i30

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, Hyundai i30 is marginally lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries very slightly more – 534 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is decisively ahead 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 £25,600
Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • 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 : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Hyundai i30
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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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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Hyundai i30
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
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