Skoda has finally launched the much-awaited fourth-gen Octavia in the country and we are delighted. Well, for one sole reason only that finally there is an addition to the D-Segment sedan other than the Hyundai Elantra. Surely, the price tag of the Octavia has taken a hit. But is it worth it? Well, in this article, we pitch the Skoda Octavia vs Hyundai Elantra and bring you which of these sedans is worth its money.
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Dimensions
| Specifications | Skoda Octavia | Hyundai Elantra |
| Length (mm) | 4689 | 4620 |
| Width (mm) | 1829 | 1800 |
| Height (mm) | 1469 | 1465 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2680 | 2700 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 137 | 165 |
| Boot space (L) | 600 | 458 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 50 | 50 |
From the table above, it is the Hyundai Elantra that provides a better cabin space with an additional wheelbase of 20mm. Similarly, the ground clearance of the Elantra sticks to 165 mm when compared with Octavia at 137 mm. Rest, it is the Octavia that has an edge over to the Elantra.
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Skoda Octavia | Hyundai Elantra |
| Petrol Engine Capacity | 1984 cc | 1999 cc |
| Maximum Power | 188 bhp at 4180 RPM | 150 bhp at 4000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 320 Nm at 1500 RPM | 192 Nm at 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG | 6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque converter |
| ARAI | 15.81 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
| Emission Norms | BS6 | BS6 |
From the table above, well, the Skoda Octavia surely excels with its powerful 2.0L turbocharged petrol unit when compared with the naturally aspirated unit of the Elantra. The Skoda has an advantage with 188 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque and a 7-speed DSG over the 6-speed manual or the optional 6-speed torque converter unit present in the Elantra.
However, the Elantra has one advantage over the Octavia and that is the presence of an oil burner. Even with the marginal price difference in petrol and diesel prices, the latter turns out to be a fuel-efficient one if the car has high running. The Elantra comes with a 1.5L diesel making 113 bhp with 250 Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter are observed in the same. The ARAI figures for the diesel sticks to 17.32 kmpl.
Price
| Price Comparison (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Skoda Octavia | Hyundai Elantra |
| Petrol Variants | Rs 25.99 lakh to Rs 28.99 lakh | Rs 17.86 lakh to Rs 20.10 lakh |
| Diesel Variants | NA | Rs 18.88 lakh to Rs 21.13 lakh |
So as you can see from the table above, the Octavia is surely priced at an expensive side when compared with the Elantra. If you were to go for the top-spec L&K variant then our suggestion is that you should be looking for the Sportline variant of the Skoda Superb that is priced at Rs 32 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
