Skoda Superb 2006 vs Opel Astra 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 92 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
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