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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Polo?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Polo: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,719 £.

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

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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 VW Polo offers marginally more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 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, VW Polo is moderately lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 600 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine has the upper hand 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.

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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

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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
432 - 457 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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