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Kia Ceed vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Ceed vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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

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.

Kia Ceed is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 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 clearly 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 takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

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

Ceed

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 is very slightly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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 : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Kia Ceed
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 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
478 - 490 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
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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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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