Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIvsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

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Skoda Octavia II Combi

RS 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • 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 overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
200hp149kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,572mm180in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
580L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
58L
CO2 emissions-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIVolvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 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
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI7.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s

Although Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has more power, Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 2.3 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
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

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
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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI 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
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 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
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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
200 hp
149 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
696 km
433 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIVolvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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