Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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