Skoda Superb 2004 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 25 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used also on Mazda MPV | |
| 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. | |||
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`600 | 1`930 | |
| 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 | |
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