Skoda Superb 2002 vs Mazda 6 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 155 HP | 120 HP | |
Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
890 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 2 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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: | above average | average | |
Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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