Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4vsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,503 kg
    3,314 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,476 km
    917 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,973kg4,350lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,476km917mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
138mm5in
Trunk volume
335L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
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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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 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 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
32.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 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 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 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 20172.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 20172.0 TDI
1,567 kg
3,455 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 20172.0 TDI
228 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 D47.2 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.1 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 20172.0 TDI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 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
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
228 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/h7.2 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
1,476 km
917 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
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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
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 398 km (247 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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