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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 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

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • 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 economy score
    95/100

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,528kg3,369lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
1,983kg4,372lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,476km917mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 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 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 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 20172.0 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 20172.0 TSI
1,528 kg
3,369 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 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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 20172.0 TSI6.7 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 0.5 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 20172.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 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 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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
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

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 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

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 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
769 km
478 mi
1,476 km
917 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 707 km (439 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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