Škoda Octavia vs Toyota Prius
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ŠkodaOctavia | ToyotaPrius | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2024 | March 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel | Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 114–261 bhp (better) | 220 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.4–10.6 s (better) | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 126–155 mph (better) | 109 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol (116 or 150 PS; e-TEC versions add a 48V mild hybrid), 2.0-litre TDI diesel (116 or 150 PS), 2.0-litre TSI (265 PS, vRS); bhp converted from Škoda's PS figures | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (M20A-FXS), 150 bhp (152 DIN hp, 112 kW) at 6,000 rpm, with a 120 kW electric motor; system output 220 bhp (223 DIN hp, 164 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system; 84 mph maximum speed in electric mode |
| Torque | 220 Nm (116 PS petrol), 250 Nm (150 PS petrol), 300 Nm (TDI 116), 360 Nm (TDI 150), 370 Nm (vRS) | 190 Nm (engine) at 4,400–5,200 rpm; 208 Nm (motor) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 52 miles |
| Battery | – | 13.6 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 40.8–65.8 mpg | 176.5 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | Electric range, WLTP combined (Toyota UK site): 52 miles (Design, 17-inch wheels), 44 miles (Excel, 19-inch wheels); launch figures were 53.4 and 44.1 miles |
| Charging | – | 3.3 kW AC on-board charger, 0–100% in about 4 hours; no DC charging |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined, hatch: 53.1–54.0 mpg (116 PS manual), 55.7–56.4 mpg (e-TEC 116), 49.1–53.2 mpg (150 PS manual), 53.3–57.7 mpg (e-TEC 150), 61.8–65.8 mpg (TDI 116), 58.2–63.0 mpg (TDI 150), 40.3–40.8 mpg (vRS); depends on trim | WLTP weighted combined (Toyota UK site): 176.5 mpg (Design), 134.5 mpg (Excel); 21.7–25.6 kWh/100 miles; 40-litre fuel tank. Toyota's December 2024 press specifications list 403.5–565.0 mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 111–126 g/km (petrol, mild hybrid and diesel), 156–160 g/km (vRS), WLTP combined, hatch | 12–17 g/km (WLTP combined, press specifications) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 600 litres (better) | 284 litres |
| Length | 4,698 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,782 mm |
| Weight | From 1,282 kg | From 1,545 kg |
| Boot | 600 litres with the rear seats up, 1,555 litres folded; an Octavia Estate is also sold | 284 litres (VDA) |
| Towing | Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS petrol), 1,500 kg (150 PS petrol and TDI 116), 1,600 kg (TDI 150 and vRS) | Towing not permitted |
| Size | 4,698 mm long, 1,829 mm wide (2,003 mm with mirrors), 1,470 mm high; 2,686 mm wheelbase; kerb weight without driver from 1,282 kg (116 PS manual) to 1,503 kg (vRS hatch) | 4,599 mm long, 1,782 mm wide, 1,420 mm high (1,430 mm on 19-inch wheels); 2,750 mm wheelbase; 137–144 mm ground clearance; 5.25–5.4 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.27; kerb weight 1,545–1,610 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 13-inch touchscreen with navigation, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, wireless SmartLink (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), 15 W wireless charging; head-up display optional | Toyota Smart Connect+ with cloud and embedded navigation, "Hey Toyota" voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto; 7-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | Predictive adaptive cruise control and full LED Matrix headlights available; Matrix headlights standard on vRS | Latest Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist; parking sensors with obstacle, vehicle and pedestrian detection; digital rear-view mirror on Excel |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; up to 10 years or 100,000 miles with Toyota servicing |
