Skoda Superb 2013 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Superb) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 480 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`059 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 7800 | |
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