Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

2018–present vs 2013–2020 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Cerato IV (BD) 4,640 mm, Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Cerato IV (BD) 502 l, Octavia III (5E) 610 l.
Lowest consumption: Cerato IV (BD) 6.6 l/100 km, Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km.
Power: Cerato IV (BD) 92–150 kW, Octavia III (5E) 77–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Cerato IV (BD) 34 items (LX), Octavia III (5E) 28 items (Active).
On Autodrom: Octavia III (5E) from €11,050 (1 listing); no Cerato IV (BD) is listed right now.

Kia Cerato IV (BD)2018–present · 7 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cerato IV (BD)2018–presentno listings	Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–20201 listing · from €11,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,510 mm–4,640 mm	Length4,659 mm–4,685 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,814 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,509 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–171 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume428 l–502 l	Trunk volume590 l–610 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines13
Power	Power92–150 kW (125–204 hp)	Power77–180 kW (105–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.6 T-GDI GT	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · LX	Items in the base trim28 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim44 · Style
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
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-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel 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 — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

Length: Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm, Kia Cerato IV (BD) 4,640 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 610 vs 502 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

The most frugal Kia Cerato IV (BD) uses 6.6 l/100 km (1.6 MPI); the most frugal Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Škoda Octavia III (5E)?

The strongest Kia Cerato IV (BD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI GT); the strongest Škoda Octavia III (5E) 180 kW (245 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG).

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