Skoda Superb 2008 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 27 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
| Skoda Superb has 5 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`118 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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