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Kia Sportage vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Sportage vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sportage

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 Limousine is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 Kia Sportage offers barely more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Sportage

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, Skoda Octavia Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more boot space – 600 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries barely more – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage stands well ahead of its rival 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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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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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Kia Sportage
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
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