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Kia Sportage vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 23800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Skoda Octavia Limousine has a slight edge – offering 265 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls somewhat stronger with 370 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

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

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – up to 1776 L, which is about 221 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Octavia Limousine shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £23,800
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L
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Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
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
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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 - 239 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Kia
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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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

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