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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Volvo XC40?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Volvo XC40

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 Limousine offers markedly 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 Limousine is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly 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 Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 370 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 600 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 227 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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 £25,000
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • 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 : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
600 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 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
495 - 545 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
6.4 - 10.6 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, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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