Volvo V60 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Octavia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but Volvo V60 torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V60 is 7 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1364 litres | 1700 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 336 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.9 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`260 kg | 2`075 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 17 000 | |
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