Skoda Superb 2004 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 35 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 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.1 | |
| Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 900 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 | 480'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.48 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: | 462 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1228 litres | 790 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Skoda Superb uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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: | 2`069 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`519 kg | 1`279 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 511 kg | |
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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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