Volvo S60 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 59 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 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 S60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
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 S60 is 7 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`747 kg | 1`481 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 753 kg | 594 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Volvo S60 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 17 200 | |
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