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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
Audi
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