Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Volvo S40 2007
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Skoda Octavia is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 200 HP | 100 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 350 NM | 150 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15.5 seconds | 6.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 8.3 | 3.8 - 10.0 | |
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Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 9 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 883 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 156 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 537 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`961 | ~ 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
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