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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Subaru Outback?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Subaru Outback

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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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 35 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 Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more boot space – 600 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries only slightly more – 557 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 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, Manual
  • 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
Subaru Outback

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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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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

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