Volvo V70 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 21 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`865 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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