Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 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 21 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): | 2`010 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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