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Skoda Octavia Combi vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or CUPRA Formentor?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Octavia Combi

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,174 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Formentor

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 CUPRA Formentor offers significantly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Octavia Combi

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 Combi is marginally lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries marginally more – 534 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

from £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
Skoda Octavia Combi
CUPRA Formentor

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Dimensions and Body

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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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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 534 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
CUPRA
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