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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably 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 barely cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

A3 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly 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 Sportback is considerably 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 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly 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 380 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries slightly 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 Sportback 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.

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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Audi A3 Sportback

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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 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
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, F, E, G, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Audi
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