Skoda Superb 2015 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Superb consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 480 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 6200 | |
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