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Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers significantly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 370 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

i30

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, Hyundai i30 is only slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 600 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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 : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
495 - 545 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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