Skoda Superb 2004 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
|
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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. Mazda 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 13 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Superb, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.3/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Superb has
|
Mazda 6 has
| |