Volvo V60 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 120 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 590 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) | 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. | |||
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`320 kg | 2`075 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 17 200 | |
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