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Kia Picanto vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Picanto vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

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 Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

Picanto

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 Picanto is markedly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 600 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 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
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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