Skoda Superb 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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