2003 Skoda Octavia vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2003 Skoda Octavia and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2003 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Skoda Octavia | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | Octavia | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
