Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4vsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

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

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,353kg2,983lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,938kg4,273lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
335L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
99g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
32.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has 10 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.4 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 2.8 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,632 km
1,014 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
Fuel consumption
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,632 km
1,014 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
99 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.65 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.70 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used570 L151 US gal125 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost997.50 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 798 km (496 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 54 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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