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Renault Austral vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Renault Austral vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Renault Austral

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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Combi is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 visibly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers visibly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is moderately lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers barely more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 36 L more than the Skoda Octavia Combi.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries somewhat more – 534 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly superior overall 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 : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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