Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Skoda Superb 2005
| 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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 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 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 98 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 1`970 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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