Volvo V70 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2010

 
Volvo V70
2007 - 2011
Skoda Superb
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 185 HP170 HP
Torque: 400 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds8.9 seconds
Volvo V70 engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.46.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km6.9 l/100km
The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
870 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km420'000 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 V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3
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.
Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ...  More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.54 m1.51 m
Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 575 litres603 litres
Skoda Superb has more luggage space.
Volvo V70 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2602`157
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Skoda Superb has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 40005600
Pros and Cons: Volvo V70 has
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Skoda Superb has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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