2026 Skoda Octavia 2.0T RS vs 2021 Kia Cadenza 3.5L MPI Top
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Skoda Octavia vs Kia Cadenza, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceSkoda Octavia: AED 135,000Kia Cadenza: AED 135,000Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerSkoda Octavia: 245 hpKia Cadenza: 290 hpKia Cadenza makes 45 hp more.
- TorqueSkoda Octavia: 370 NmKia Cadenza: 338 NmSkoda Octavia makes 32 Nm more.
- Fuel economySkoda Octavia: 15.2 km/LKia Cadenza: 10.6 km/LSkoda Octavia goes 4.6 km further per litre.
- LengthSkoda Octavia: 4708 mmKia Cadenza: 4970 mmKia Cadenza is 262 mm longer.
- SeatingSkoda Octavia: 5 SeaterKia Cadenza: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceSkoda Octavia: 600 LKia Cadenza: 451 LSkoda Octavia carries 149 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Skoda Octavia or Kia Cadenza?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Kia Cadenza makes 45 hp more. Skoda Octavia goes 4.6 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Skoda
Octavia 2.0T RS
AED 135,000*

Kia
Cadenza 3.5L MPI Top
AED 135,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
245
370
Petrol
6
3500
290
338
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
6
Displacement (cc)
2000
3500
Power (hp)
245
290
Peak Torque (Nm)
370
338
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
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Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
66
15.2
70
10.6
Fuel Tank Size (L)
66
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.2
10.6
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.7
248
7.2
230
0 to 100 (s)
6.7
7.2
Top Speed (km/h)
248
230
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4708
1829
1469
2677
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-
-
600
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-
4970
1850
1475
2855
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-
-
451
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
4
-
Length (mm)
4708
4970
Width (mm)
1829
1850
Height (mm)
1469
1475
Wheelbase (mm)
2677
2855
Weight (kg)
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-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
600
451
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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