Volvo V50 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 engine produces 4 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite less power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V50 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 163 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 313 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volvo V50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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