Skoda Octavia 2007 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 163 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 323 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 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): | 1`995 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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