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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat 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 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • 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 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
503 - 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
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