Volvo V60 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 99 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 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 |
1441 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 has 111 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 259 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 (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 20 200 | |
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