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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (265 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23800 £ vs 36500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Passat?

Skoda Octavia Limousine

VW Passat

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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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the VW Passat costs 36500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

Passat

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 Passat has a barely noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Passat pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is to a small extent lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers slightly more room – 690 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs to a small extent better – up to 1920 L, which is about 365 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat barely noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
Skoda Octavia Limousine
VW Passat

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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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VW Passat

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

Price
23800 - 41700 £
Price
36500 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1829 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
495 - 545 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
Is the Skoda Octavia Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.