Volvo S80 1999 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 39 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1106 litres | 1228 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`667 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`550 kg | 1`162 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 505 kg | |
| Volvo S80 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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