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Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or VW Caddy?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

VW Caddy

  • clearly more efficient

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,182 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Caddy

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 Skoda Octavia Combi offers considerably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers moderately more torque with 370 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 50 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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is moderately lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,000 L more than the Skoda Octavia Combi.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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.

from £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
Is the Skoda Octavia Combi offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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