Skoda Superb 2006 vs Toyota Auris 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Auris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Auris 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 | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 18 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 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 58 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 112 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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