Volvo V60 2010 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 65 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 1.3 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: | 2`200 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 585 kg | |
| Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 3400 | |
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