Skoda Octavia Combi vs Suzuki Across – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Octavia Combi has a strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Suzuki Across costs 49900 £. That’s a price difference of around 25457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across manages with 1 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Suzuki Across has a a bit edge – offering 306 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs distinctly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Suzuki Across tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Octavia Combi is significantly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 709 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more room – 640 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs hardly any better – up to 1700 L, which is about 96 L more than the Suzuki Across.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Combi somewhat takes the win – 534 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Our conclusion: The Suzuki Across proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Suzuki Across is the better all-rounder in this comparison.