Kia Sorento vs Skoda Octavia Combi – Which one offers the better deal?

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 Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 21600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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 Combi has a slight edge – offering 265 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento pulls slightly stronger with 440 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeable lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1854 kg. The difference is around 488 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers minimal more room – 705 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs to a small extent better – up to 2100 L, which is about 400 L more than the Skoda Octavia Combi.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento noticeable takes the win – 684 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.