Skoda Superb 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| 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: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.89 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Superb is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 650 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Skoda Superb has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Skoda Superb uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 14 000 | |
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