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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Kia Picanto?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Picanto

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 264 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, Kia Picanto is visibly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 600 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 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
Kia Picanto

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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 Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
253 - 332 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, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

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