Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

2008–2015 vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm, Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 467 l, Octavia III (5E) 610 l.
Lowest consumption: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 5.6 l/100 km, Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km.
Power: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 110–148 kW, Octavia III (5E) 77–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 36 items (Elegance), Octavia III (5E) 28 items (Active).
On Autodrom: Octavia III (5E) from €11,050 (1 listing); no Accord VIII (CU/CW) is listed right now.

Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015 · 3 engines · Elegance, Lifestyle, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–2020 · 13 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, Laurin & KlementSpecifications →1 listing from €11,050 →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015no listings	Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–20201 listing · from €11,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,726 mm	Length4,659 mm–4,685 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,814 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,509 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,705 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–171 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume467 l	Trunk volume590 l–610 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2015	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines13
Power	Power110–148 kW (150–201 hp)	Power77–180 kW (105–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.2 i-DTEC	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.4 i-VTEC	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsElegance · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Elegance	Items in the base trim28 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim49 · Executive	Items in the top trim44 · Style
Equipment · Comfort10 · 5
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€11,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

Length: Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm, Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm (a 41 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,705 vs 2,686 mm. Boot: 467 vs 610 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

The most frugal Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.2 i-DTEC); the most frugal Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

The strongest Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) makes 148 kW (201 hp) (2.4 i-VTEC); the strongest Škoda Octavia III (5E) 180 kW (245 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG).

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