Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsSkoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Skoda Octavia II Combi

RS 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,572mm180in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,526mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,630L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
55L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 20 hp more than Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
604 km
375 mi
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,572 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,572 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
696 km
433 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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