Skoda Superb 2010 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 15 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 Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 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 Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 6 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1865 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 107 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`157 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`519 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 638 kg | 450 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Subaru Legacy. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3800 | |
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