The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 29,000

€ 29,800

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
57
69.6
77.5
58.4
73.4
82.6
69.6 in
Width
73.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
101.4
180.2
109.3
182.2
180.2 in
Length
182.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
1Z
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.29 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
600 mi
Range
612 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 T3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft









38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data