Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Skoda Superb 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Passat) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 45 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 462 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 103 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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