Skoda Superb 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Skoda Superb has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Skoda Superb uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.4 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`074 | 2`110 | |
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| 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 (€): | 5000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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