Volvo S80 2003 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 33 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, 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. | |||
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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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