Volvo XC70 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed 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 XC70 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 XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 603 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`157 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6000 | |
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