Skoda Superb 2002 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 25 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used also on Mazda MPV | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 13 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Superb, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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