Chrysler 200 2010 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 200) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 200 engine produces 3 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 125 NM less than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 200 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chrysler 200 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`143 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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