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Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or VW ID.5?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

VW ID.5

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,254 £.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 309 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers barely more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 139 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries very slightly more – 549 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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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ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
Skoda Octavia Combi
VW ID.5

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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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