Skoda Superb 2002 vs Volvo XC70 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 92 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.5 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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