Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
9.1
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel.
Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
580 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1630 litres
1641 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The Volvo V70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 11 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better.
