Kia Sportage vs Skoda Octavia Limousine – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is distinctly 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 somewhat 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: the Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls barely noticeable stronger with 370 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 175 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 a touch 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.

All in all, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly 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.