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Skoda Octavia Combi vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or Lotus Emira?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,994 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

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

Octavia Combi

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Skoda Octavia Combi offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is a bit lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 489 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries substantially more – 534 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 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
Skoda Octavia Combi
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
113 - 157 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,895 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
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Lotus
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