Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo V40 I?

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

In short

Boot: Octavia I (1U) 548 l, V40 I 413 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km, V40 I 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia I (1U) 50–132 kW, V40 I 66–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia I (1U) 14 items (LX), V40 I 18 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V40 I1995–2004 · 4 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings	Volvo V40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,507 mm–4,511 mm	Length4,516 mm
Width	Width1,731 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,424 mm–1,461 mm	Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,512 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume528 l–548 l	Trunk volume413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,310 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2010	Production years1995–2004
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 T	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 2.0T
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim18 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Elegance	Items in the top trim30 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo V40 I?

Length: Volvo V40 I 4,516 mm, Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,512 mm. Boot: 413 vs 548 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo V40 I?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volvo V40 I 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volvo V40 I?

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volvo V40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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