Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Volvo XC90 2006
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| 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 XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 200 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 350 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15.5 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 8.3 | 8.2 - 13.5 | |
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Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.77 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1837 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 311 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 2.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`961 | ~ 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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