The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 45,600

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS 245 is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo S60 B5.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
57
71.4
79.4
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.4 in
Width
72.8 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
105.5
184.6
113.1
187.4
184.6 in
Length
187.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
763 lb
19.71 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
5E
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
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12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
592 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Volvo S60 B5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data