The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 45,600
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B5
€ 35,300
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 Volvo S60 B5 is 3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
72.8
80.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
72.8 in
Width
71.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
187.4 in
Length
184.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
16.58 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Z
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft