Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 11 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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