Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 99 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1441 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 111 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 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 Skoda Octavia (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`220 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 27 200 | |
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