Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 30 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 172 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 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`020 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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