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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Audi A5 Sportback?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

A5 Sportback

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 465 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 noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 600 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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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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The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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