Skoda Superb 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 155 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
890 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`020 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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