Skoda Superb 2002 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.4 | |
| Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. Opel Vectra 1995 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Vectra 1995 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 32 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1228 litres | 790 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 97 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`275 kg | 1`279 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 511 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Opel Vectra. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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