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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 24 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1350 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 35 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.6 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: | 1`930 kg | 2`074 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 638 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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