Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 225 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9000 | |
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