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Skoda Octavia Combi vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or Honda Prelude?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

Honda Prelude

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

Octavia Combi

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.

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,851 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 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 184 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers moderately more torque with 370 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Octavia Combi

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Skoda Octavia Combi offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers significantly more boot space – 640 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 376 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 940 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi 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 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
Skoda Octavia Combi
Honda Prelude

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Skoda Octavia Combi

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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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,525 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
1,349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Honda
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