Volvo S80 2003 vs Skoda Superb 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 and Skoda Superb have the same engine power, but Volvo S80 torque is 5 NM less than Skoda Superb. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2004 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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