Volvo S60 2018 vs Skoda Superb 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) 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: | 254 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 114 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 8 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 123 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`117 | |
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| Quality: | Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 17 000 | |
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