2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (281 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | Octavia | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |