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Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,700 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Skoda Octavia Combi

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

Symbioz

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.

Renault Symbioz is barely cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 892 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 46 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 Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Symbioz

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is barely lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers only slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries moderately more – 534 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £25,600
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
Renault Symbioz
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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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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Renault Symbioz
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 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
102 - 136 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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