The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 30,900

€ 35,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 D5.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
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 D5
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3655 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.12 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
1Z
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S60 D5
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
570 mi
Range
925 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
925 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Volvo S60 D5
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