Compare performance (204 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Land Rover Defender?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,880 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.
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 Land Rover Defender offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 949 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers markedly more boot space – 786 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.
The Land Rover Defender 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.
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.
detailsThe Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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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
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
Land Rover
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