Skoda Superb 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 650 litres | |
| Skoda Superb has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 14 000 | |
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