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Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Symbioz

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Symbioz is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 549 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 105 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, Skoda Octavia Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 600 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz offers barely more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 127 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is far ahead 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 Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • 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 : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Reviews Renault Symbioz

5 (3 Reviews)
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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
102 - 136 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
495 - 545 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Renault Symbioz?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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