Skoda Octavia 2020 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo V60, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 1441 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 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: | 2`012 kg | 2`220 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 22 400 | |
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