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Skoda Octavia Combi vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or Hyundai Tucson?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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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.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is slightly faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers marginally more torque with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is a bit lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers marginally more boot space – 640 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 99 L more than the Skoda Octavia Combi.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively ahead 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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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Skoda Octavia Combi
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,698 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
502 - 534 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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