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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Audi A3 Limousine?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

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 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,708 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 Limousine is marginally lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 600 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Audi A3 Limousine

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Audi A3 Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Audi
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