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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Volvo XC60?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers clearly 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 XC60 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 339 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 549 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 600 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 12 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries barely more – 550 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is clearly superior overall 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 £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 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
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
495 - 545 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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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