Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Volvo S60 II?

2013–2020 vs 2010–2018 · Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm, S60 II 4,628 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia III (5E) 610 l, S60 II 380 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia III (5E) 4.1 l/100 km, S60 II 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia III (5E) 77–180 kW, S60 II 84–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia III (5E) 28 items (Active), S60 II 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Octavia III (5E) from €11,050 (1 listing); no S60 II is listed right now.

Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–2020 · 13 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, Laurin & KlementSpecifications →1 listing from €11,050 →

Volvo S60 II2010–2018 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia III (5E)2013–20201 listing · from €11,050	Volvo S60 II2010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,659 mm–4,685 mm	Length4,628 mm
Width	Width1,814 mm	Width1,865 mm
Height	Height1,452 mm–1,509 mm	Height1,484 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,686 mm	Wheelbase2,776 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–171 mm	Ground clearance132 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume590 l–610 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,425 kg–1,547 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2020	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power77–180 kW (105–245 hp)	Power84–140 kW (114–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · D4
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Active	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Style	Items in the top trim38 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort5 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€11,050	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Volvo S60 II?

Length: Škoda Octavia III (5E) 4,685 mm, Volvo S60 II 4,628 mm (a 57 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,776 mm. Boot: 610 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Volvo S60 II?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia III (5E) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110); the most frugal Volvo S60 II 4.3 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia III (5E) or Volvo S60 II?

The strongest Škoda Octavia III (5E) makes 180 kW (245 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG); the strongest Volvo S60 II 140 kW (190 hp) (D4).

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