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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Hyundai i30 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Hyundai i30 Wagon?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Hyundai i30 Wagon: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30 Wagon

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  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is barely cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Hyundai i30 Wagon costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

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

i30 Wagon

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 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Hyundai i30 Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers very slightly more boot space – 602 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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.

from £25,000
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
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai i30 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
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
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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
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,795 mm
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
Payload
450 - 490 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
9.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
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
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