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Skoda Octavia Combi vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or Volvo XC40?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Volvo XC40

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Octavia Combi

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers moderately more torque with 370 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Octavia Combi

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 372 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries marginally more – 534 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
Is the Skoda Octavia Combi offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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