Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • 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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
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
31.5 s
33.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 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
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has more power, Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 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: 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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

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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,632 km
1,014 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
99 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km6.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi10.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal570 L151 US gal125 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year997.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 243 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 770 km (478 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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