The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 16,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 DRIVe is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.4 in
Width
69.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.9 in
109.3
182.2
101.4
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3503 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.56 %

General
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
F
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
113 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
31 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
55 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
968 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
968 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft