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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Volvo V90?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Volvo V90

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

V90

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 Volvo V90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 339 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 600 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 101 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Volvo V90

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
495 - 545 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 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, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
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