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Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo S40 I?

1996–2010 vs 1995–2004 · Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan

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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
Volvo S40 I1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →
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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings
Volvo S40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,507 mm–4,511 mmLength4,483 mm
Width1,731 mmWidth1,720 mm
Height1,424 mm–1,461 mmHeight1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,512 mmWheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–150 mmGround clearance120 mm
Trunk volume528 l–548 lTrunk volume413 l
Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,230 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years1996–2010Production years1995–2004
Body typeLiftback, WagonBody typeSedan
Number of engines14Number of engines3
Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.0Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 TBest 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.0T
Top speed235 km/hTop speed220 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim14 · LXItems in the base trim17 · Base
Items in the top trim27 · EleganceItems in the top trim28 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo S40 I?

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Volvo S40 I 4,483 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 548 vs 413 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo S40 I?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volvo S40 I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo S40 I?

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volvo S40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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