Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 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 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| 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 2014 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 Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 651 litres | 660 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 9 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`010 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 13 800 | |
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