Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2006 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Skoda Octavia 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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