2026 GAC EMPOW 1.5T GE vs 2026 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Ambition
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
GAC EMPOW vs Skoda Octavia, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceGAC EMPOW: AED 92,900Skoda Octavia: AED 92,500Skoda Octavia is AED 400 cheaper.
- LengthGAC EMPOW: 4700 mmSkoda Octavia: 4708 mmSkoda Octavia is 8 mm longer.
- SeatingGAC EMPOW: 5 SeaterSkoda Octavia: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: GAC EMPOW or Skoda Octavia?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Skoda Octavia is AED 400 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
GAC
EMPOW 1.5T GE
AED 92,900*
Skoda
Octavia 1.4 TSI Ambition
AED 92,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
-
-
-
-
4.0
1400
150
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
1400
Power (hp)
-
150
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
250
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
-
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
66
18.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
66
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
18.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
-
-
9.2
220
0 to 100 (s)
-
9.2
Top Speed (km/h)
-
220
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4700
1850
1432
2730
1356
225/45 R18
225/45 R18
-
-
4
4708
1829
1469
2677
-
-
-
600
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4700
4708
Width (mm)
1850
1829
Height (mm)
1432
1469
Wheelbase (mm)
2730
2677
Weight (kg)
1356
-
Front Tyres
225/45 R18
-
Rear Tyres
225/45 R18
-
Cargo Space (L)
-
600
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
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
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist