Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 163 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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