Skoda Superb 2015 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger, but lower. Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 11 200 | |
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