Skoda Superb 2010 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1865 litres | 1751 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 114 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`157 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`519 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 638 kg | 645 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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