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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2007 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | Octavia | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
