Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 440'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 9 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 883 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 156 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 467 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4600 | |
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