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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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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.

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers marginally more boot space – 704 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi has only a minor advantage 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, Manual
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is a practical, well‑packaged estate that delivers generous and flexible interior space ideal for families or active owners. Its sensible cabin layout, comfortable ride and solid reputation for reliability make it a pragmatic choice for buyers who value utility over flash.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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