Skoda Superb 2015 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Superb is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 543 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 117 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Avensis scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 10 800 | |
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