Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Superb 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 660 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 10 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 13 800 | |
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