Skoda Superb 2010 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.9 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 | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Used also on 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. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 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 (€): | 7200 | 13 800 | |
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