Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 27 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
| Skoda Octavia has 5 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.8 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`945 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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