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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`995 | 1`940 | |
| 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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