Skoda Superb 2008 vs Hyundai Sonata 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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 | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 5 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1160 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 523 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 42 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2200 | |
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