Volvo XC60 vs Skoda Yeti

Here's another crazy car comparison because the Volvo XC60 is twice the price of the Skoda Yeti at the entry level. The medium size XC60 is also larger than the more compact Yeti. A fairer comparison might be found in my VW Tiguan review.

However, on paper the Yeti can near match the XC60 for load space. If you compare the 2.4 Volvo engine with Skoda 2.0 170 diesel engine there's no significant difference in power output, combined fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, maximum speed or 0-62 mph. The Skoda 2.0 140 even compares well.

So the two are similar in performance, versatility and economy.

The only differences there can be are in comfort, style and prestige which can't be quantified. Although results from customer surveys show the Skoda is highly thought of and a match for the laurels Volvo rest on.

Style and comfort are matters of taste. Here's a question, is the Volvo XC60 twice as good looking and twice as comfortable as the Skoda Yeti? Because it's twice the price.

I suppose I'm reducing car qualities to mere commodities.

Regards
Ralph