Lexus ES 2006 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus ES) 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: | 275 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 112 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 6 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | 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. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus ES is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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