Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

2001–2008 vs 1996–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Superb I (3U) 4,803 mm, Passat B5 4,682 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: Superb I (3U) 462 l, Passat B5 495 l.
Lowest consumption: Superb I (3U) 5.5 l/100 km, Passat B5 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Superb I (3U) 74–142 kW, Passat B5 74–142 kW.
Standard equipment: Superb I (3U) 22 items (Classic), Passat B5 19 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Passat B5 from €4,000 (1 listing); no Superb I (3U) is listed right now.

Škoda Superb I (3U)2001–2008 · 9 engines · Classic, Comfort, Elegance, Laurin & KlementSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B51996–2005 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →1 listing from €4,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Superb I (3U)2001–2008no listings	Volkswagen Passat B51996–20051 listing · from €4,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,803 mm	Length4,675 mm–4,682 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,740 mm
Height	Height1,469 mm	Height1,462 mm–1,498 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,803 mm	Wheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume462 l	Trunk volume475 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,565 kg	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2008	Production years1996–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)	Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.8 V6 4Motion Variant
Top speed	Top speed237 km/h	Top speed232 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Classic	Items in the base trim19 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Elegance	Items in the top trim33 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

Length: Škoda Superb I (3U) 4,803 mm, Volkswagen Passat B5 4,682 mm (a 121 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,803 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 462 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The most frugal Škoda Superb I (3U) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B5 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The strongest Škoda Superb I (3U) makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B5 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion Variant).

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