Skoda Superb 2010 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 575 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`157 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
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