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 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Volvo S60) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Skoda Octavia), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 160 HP more power than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| 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: | 138 mm (5.4 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: | 390 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 250 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.3 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 (kg): | 2`500 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 20 600 | |
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