Skoda Superb 2006 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| 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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 33 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 47 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2016 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 50 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1269 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 32 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 16 200 | |
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