Skoda Superb 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Superb is 28 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Skoda Superb has 38 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Skoda Superb uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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