Skoda Superb 2019 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 23 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 15 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger, but lower. Skoda Superb is 7 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 134 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`091 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 8800 | |
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