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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Hyundai i30?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Hyundai i30 is only slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 600 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

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

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