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Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24000 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Hyundai i30

Skoda Octavia Limousine

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine has a clearly edge – offering 265 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls distinct stronger with 370 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm difference.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is slight lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeable more room – 600 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs slightly better – up to 1555 L, which is about 254 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine hardly perceptible takes the win – 545 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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.

Hyundai i30
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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from about £23,800
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

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 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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Hyundai i30
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
24000 - 29300 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4340 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1455 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
463 - 509 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.