Skoda Superb 2010 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.60 m | |
| Skoda Superb and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`157 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 10 000 | |
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