Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D4

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,554 kg
    3,426 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,554kg3,426lb
1,882kg4,149lb
Gross weight
2,014kg4,440lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
610L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
35.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,554 kg
3,426 lb
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.2 s
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has more power, Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 0.3 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,554 kg
3,426 lb
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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 III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 328 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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