Subaru Outback 2019 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) 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: | 260 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 375 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 70 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 25 NM less than Skoda Superb. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.6 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 149 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 920 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2143 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 260 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 193 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`140 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 12 000 | |
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