Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 120 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia 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: | 4.69 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, if possible |
1700 litres | 1364 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 336 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: | 2`075 kg | 2`320 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 22 600 | |
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