Skoda Superb 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 440'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Skoda Superb quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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