Volvo V60 2010 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 100 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo V60 is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`892 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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