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Peugeot Rifter vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Peugeot Rifter vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
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Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Rifter

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.

Peugeot Rifter is a bit cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,717 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries visibly more – 814 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is decisively ahead 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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Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Peugeot Rifter
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is a practical, well‑packaged estate that delivers generous and flexible interior space ideal for families or active owners. Its sensible cabin layout, comfortable ride and solid reputation for reliability make it a pragmatic choice for buyers who value utility over flash.

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Peugeot Rifter
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
142 - 157 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 814 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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