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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Arteon?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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VW Arteon

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,304 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers moderately more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Skoda Octavia Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers only slightly more boot space – 600 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries very slightly more – 569 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is barely ahead 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
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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