Honda City vs Skoda Octavia

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Honda City price starts at Rs. 12.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 18.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Octavia, priced at Rs. 30.45 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Octavia delivers 15.81 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Octavia a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Octavia, the City is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Octavia stands out for performance.

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City vs Octavia Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CitySkoda Octavia
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 30.45 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl15.81 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1984 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm

City vs Octavia Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVSkoda Octavia Laurin and Klement
Rating
9 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name Honda Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 30.45 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-speed DSG
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 15.81 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 205/55 R17
Boot Space 506 Liters 600 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 106 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
320nm@1500-3990rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
direct injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1459 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
15.81 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson suspensio
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.2
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
205/55 R17
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats, Diffused footwell LED lighting front and rear, Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, Felt lined storage compartments in the front and rear doors, Storage pockets on backrests of front seats, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel, Ticket holder on A pillar, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, Cargoelements, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents, Rear AC vents under front seats, Automatic LED illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, LED reading lights at front and rear, Storage
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
600 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically dimming interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror, Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille, Pulsar Black Alloy wheels, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
106 mm
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4689*1829*1469 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
137 mm

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,Mirror Link
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows, Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid, Electrically controlled opening and closing of 5th door, Two foldable hooks in luggage compartment, 6+4 load anchoring points in luggage compartment, Mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Three-point seatbelts at rear, Three height adjustable head restraints at rear, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and programmable memory functions, Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play), MyŠKODA ConnectED, ŠKODA audio player with 25.4 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
4
8
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
10
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
IBUZZ FATIGUE ALERT, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, Underbody protective cover and Rough Road Package, Curtain airbags, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). MKB (Multi Collision Brake),HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist),Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Engine immobiliser with floating code system with central locking controls on front centre console,Anti Theft Alarm with interior Monitoring, Rear view camera with washer and dynamic guidelines, Door-open indicator, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor and touch slider for volume control, Hands-free Parking, Parktronic speaker at front and rear, Front seatbelts reminder warning light with acoustic signal, Child-proof rear window and door locking
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Without Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Octavia
  • Spacious and well-designed cabin, Excellent fuel efficiency, Strong and refined engine performance, Good value for money
Skoda Octavia
  • Steering could be more precise, Average ground clearance. Now Pricey.
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Honda City Vs Skoda Octavia FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Skoda Octavia?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Skoda Octavia?
The Honda City is cheaper than Skoda Octavia by ₹18.45 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Skoda Octavia?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Laurin and Klement version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Octavia produces 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm of power and 320nm@1500-3990rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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