Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
230hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
1,953kg4,306lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
-
Rear track
1,544mm61in
-
Ground clearance
127mm5in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
610L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
148g/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 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
28.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 5 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 5 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 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 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 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 TSI7.0 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has more power, Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI 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 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
758 km
471 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 609 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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