Volvo XC70 2013 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: | 215 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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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`400 | 2`157 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 13 600 | 7800 | |
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