Skoda Superb 2008 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 125 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 16 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1180 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 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, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`045 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 470 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Volvo S80. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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