Volvo V50 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 70 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 1630 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 323 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 | 1`985 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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