Skoda Superb 2008 vs Chrysler 200 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 200) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 3 HP less power than Chrysler 200, but torque is 125 NM more than Chrysler 200. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 10.2 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 3 cm shorter than the Chrysler 200, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 385 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 Chrysler 200 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chrysler 200. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`135 kg | 2`143 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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