Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 19 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 50 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`847 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 800 | |
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