Volvo V50 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 36 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.5 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo V50 and Skoda Octavia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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