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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • barely cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 140 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries a bit 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 is far ahead overall 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
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,800 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
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Kia
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