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 | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
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, if possible |
1350 litres | 1228 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Skoda Superb may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 122 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`103 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`493 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 610 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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