Subaru Outback 2017 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 15 NM less than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 148 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`091 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`592 kg | 1`417 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 674 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 21 200 | |
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