Skoda Superb 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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