Skoda Superb 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 42 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 430 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 32 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 10 800 | |
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