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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Sorento vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • visibly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Sorento offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers somewhat more torque with 440 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers a bit more boot space – 705 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento shows a few small advantages 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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Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Kia Sorento

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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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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
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 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
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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