Volvo S80 2009 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 5 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 S80 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`118 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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