Skoda Superb 2006 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 67 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Superb is 8 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 92 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.3 metres more than that of the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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