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Kia K4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia K4 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia K4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more trunk space
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

K4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia K4 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 215 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 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 somewhat more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers marginally more boot space – 604 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 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
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Reviews Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 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
132 - 161 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 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
435 - 455 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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
Is the Kia K4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia K4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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