Skoda Octavia 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 23 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | no data | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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