Volvo XC70 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 65 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1060 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is smaller, but higher. Volvo XC70 is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 12 400 | |
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