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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 65 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`989 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5000 | |
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