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: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
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: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 39 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 19 200 | |
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