Skoda Superb 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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