Compare the Skoda Superb vs Skoda Octavia
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both models are easy to manoeuvre in tight city spaces thanks to their tight turning circles. When you need maximum cargo capacity, the Skoda Superb gives you more room with the back seats folded down than the Skoda Octavia. Inside, the Superb keeps things simple by providing physical knobs to adjust your climate control, whereas the Octavia requires several inputs on its screen just to alter the fan speed alongside on-screen temperature sliders. If you regularly carry full loads of passengers, you can fit three people across the rear bench in the Octavia courtesy of good shoulder room, while carrying three across the back seats in the Superb can be a bit of a struggle.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons | Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 600 litres (5+ suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,795 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,555 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,912 mm x 1,849 mm x 1,511 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,709 mm x 1,829 mm x 1,477 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG | Engine name 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons | Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.4 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 645 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 600 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,795 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,555 litres |
| Length 4,912 mm | Length 4,709 mm |
| Width 1,849 mm | Width 1,829 mm |
| Height 1,511 mm | Height 1,477 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.84 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.