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: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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`400 | 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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