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Renault Rafale vs Skoda Octavia Limousine – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Renault Rafale or Skoda Octavia Limousine fits your lifestyle better.

Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Renault Rafale costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 13722 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Renault Rafale has a somewhat edge – offering 300 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 6.40 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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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 curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is distinct lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers hardly perceptible more room – 627 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs a bit better – up to 1910 L, which is about 355 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Renault Rafale
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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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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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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co2
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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
1734 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4710 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1886 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1613 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
415 - 444 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Renault
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What drive types are available for the Renault Rafale?

The Renault Rafale is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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