Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 417 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 131 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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