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Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or VW Tiguan?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter

VW Tiguan

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  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,001 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers very slightly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Octavia Combi

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is moderately lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers marginally more boot space – 652 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 214 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries only slightly more – 534 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan holds a decisive overall lead 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Skoda Octavia Combi
VW Tiguan

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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Skoda Octavia Combi
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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