Kia EV6 vs Skoda Octavia Combi – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Skoda Octavia Combi has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Kia EV6 costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 14142 £.

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 Kia EV6 has a clearly edge – offering 609 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs minimal better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Skoda Octavia Combi tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 pulls convincingly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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, the Skoda Octavia Combi is significantly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 589 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers distinct more room – 640 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs evident better – up to 1700 L, which is about 410 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Combi to a small extent takes the win – 534 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

All in all, the Kia EV6 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.