The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 45,600

€ 29,000

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S60 B5 is 7.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.6
72.8
80.3
57
69.6
77.5
72.8 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
113.1
187.4
101.4
180.2
187.4 in
Length
180.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.3 %

General
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Z
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft