Skoda Superb 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2007
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.4 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2004 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 23 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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