Skoda Octavia vs Volvo XC40

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Skoda Octavia price starts at Rs. 30.45 Lakh, which is Rs. 15.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volvo XC40, priced at Rs. 46.40 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Octavia offers a claimed 15.81 kmpl, while the XC40 delivers 12.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Octavia uses a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm and the XC40 a 1969cc engine producing 197bhp. If you're deciding between the Octavia and XC40, the Octavia is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the XC40 stands out for performance.

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Octavia vs XC40 Comparison Summary

Specification Skoda OctaviaVolvo XC40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 30.45 LakhRs. 46.40 Lakh
Mileage 15.81 kmpl12.18 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1969 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm197bhp
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

Octavia vs XC40 Key Highlights

Basic Info Skoda Octavia Laurin and KlementVolvo XC40 B4 Ultimate
Rating
28 reviews
32 reviews
Brand Name Skoda Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 30.45 Lakh Rs. 46.40 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1969 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm 197bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-speed DSG 8-speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.81 Kmpl 12.18 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/55 R17 235/55 R18
Boot Space 600 Liters 452 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) 106 mm Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1969 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
48V
Max Power
187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
197bhp
Max Torque
320nm@1500-3990rpm
300Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-speed DSG
8-speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
direct injection
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1459 Kg
1668 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.81 Kmpl
12.18 Kmpl

Suspension Front
MacPherson suspensio
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2
Not Available
Tyre Size
205/55 R17
235/55 R18
Alloy Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats, Diffused footwell LED lighting front and rear, Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, Felt lined storage compartments in the front and rear doors, Storage pockets on backrests of front seats, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel, Ticket holder on A pillar, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, Cargoelements, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents, Rear AC vents under front seats, Automatic LED illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, LED reading lights at front and rear, Storage
Air Purifier with PM 2.5-sensor,Alarm with interior movement sensor, Instrument cluster with 31.24 cms (12.3 inch) display,Driftwood decor inlays,Illuminated vanity mirror in sun visors, both sides, Crystal gear level knob, Carpet kit, textile, Interior illumination high level,Glove box Curry Hook, Waste Bin In Front Of Armrest
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
600 Liters
452 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically dimming interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror, Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille, Pulsar Black Alloy wheels, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator
Automatically dimmed inner & exterior rear view mirror, Front tread plates, metal Volvo, Glossy black integrated roof rails,R-design grille,Glossy black decor side window,Black rear view mirror covers, EBL, Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, Dual Integrated tail pipes, Glossy black skid plates, Front & Rear
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
106 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4689*1829*1469 mm3
4440*1863*1652 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
137 mm
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,Mirror Link
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Addtional Comfort Features
Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows, Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid, Electrically controlled opening and closing of 5th door, Two foldable hooks in luggage compartment, 6+4 load anchoring points in luggage compartment, Mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Three-point seatbelts at rear, Three height adjustable head restraints at rear, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and programmable memory functions, Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
CleanZone (Air Quality System), Key Remote control High Level, Leather upholstery with comfort seat padding, Power adjustale passenger seat, 4-way power adjustable lumbar support, Mech. cushion extension, front seats,Fixed rear headrests, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision mitigation support, Lane Keeping Aid, Blind spot Information System with Cross traffic alert,Drive mode glass button in CSD, Whiplash protection, front seats, Personal settings Steering
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play), MyŠKODA ConnectED, ŠKODA audio player with 25.4 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 2 USB & Bluetooth connection, Speech function, Apple Carplay (iPhone with wire), Digital Service package, Volvo cars app, Android powered infotainment system including google services
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
8
14
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10
9
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
2
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Crash Sensor
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
IBUZZ FATIGUE ALERT, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, Underbody protective cover and Rough Road Package, Curtain airbags, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). MKB (Multi Collision Brake),HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist),Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Engine immobiliser with floating code system with central locking controls on front centre console,Anti Theft Alarm with interior Monitoring, Rear view camera with washer and dynamic guidelines, Door-open indicator, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor and touch slider for volume control, Hands-free Parking, Parktronic speaker at front and rear, Front seatbelts reminder warning light with acoustic signal, Child-proof rear window and door locking
Inclination sensor for alarm, Central lock switch with diode in front doors, Tempered glass, side & rear windows, SIPS airbags, Inflatable curtains, Cut-off Switch Passenger Airbag
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Octavia
  • Spacious and well-designed cabin, Excellent fuel efficiency, Strong and refined engine performance, Good value for money
Skoda Octavia
  • Steering could be more precise, Average ground clearance. Now Pricey.
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Which car is best between Skoda Octavia vs Volvo XC40?
As per the users experiences Skoda Octavia is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Volvo XC40 is better on the grounds of mileage and safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Skoda Octavia vs Volvo XC40?
The Skoda Octavia is cheaper than Volvo XC40 by ₹15.95 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Skoda Octavia vs Volvo XC40?
The Skoda Octavia delivers better mileage 15.81 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Skoda Octavia vs Volvo XC40?
For the Laurin and Klement version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Octavia produces 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm of power and 320nm@1500-3990rpm of torque. Whereas for the B4 Ultimate version, 1969 cc Petrol engine of XC40 produces 197bhp of power and 300Nm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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