Skoda Superb 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 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`600 | 2`035 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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