Skoda Superb 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| 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: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 23 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 23 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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