Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 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 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1620 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 313 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): | 2`025 | 1`850 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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