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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIvsVolvo V90 2.0 T5

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2017
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T5
Power
230hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,392kg3,069lb
1,796kg3,960lb
Gross weight
1,958kg4,317lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
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
1,506mm59in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
25.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has 20 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
VolvoV902.0 T5
1,796 kg
3,960 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI6.8 s
VolvoV902.0 T57.0 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has more power, Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.2 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.6 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi
VolvoV902.0 T5
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 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
806 km
501 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 T5
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 404 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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