Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volvo S80 I?

2001–2008 vs 1998–2006 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Superb I (3U) 4,803 mm, S80 I 4,823 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Superb I (3U) 462 l, S80 I 440 l.
Lowest consumption: Superb I (3U) 5.5 l/100 km, S80 I 6.8 l/100 km.
Power: Superb I (3U) 74–142 kW, S80 I 103–144 kW.
Standard equipment: Superb I (3U) 22 items (Classic), S80 I 23 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volvo S80 I1998–2006 · 4 engines · Base, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Superb I (3U)2001–2008no listings	Volvo S80 I1998–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,803 mm	Length4,823 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,832 mm
Height	Height1,469 mm	Height1,434 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,803 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume462 l	Trunk volume440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,565 kg	Curb weight1,477 kg–1,541 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2008	Production years1998–2006
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines4
Power	Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)	Power103–144 kW (140–196 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.8	Displacement (l)2.4–2.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · D5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 2.9
Top speed	Top speed237 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Classic	Items in the base trim23 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Elegance	Items in the top trim33 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
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✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
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 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volvo S80 I?

Length: Volvo S80 I 4,823 mm, Škoda Superb I (3U) 4,803 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,791 vs 2,803 mm. Boot: 440 vs 462 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volvo S80 I?

The most frugal Škoda Superb I (3U) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Volvo S80 I 6.8 l/100 km (D5).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Superb I (3U) or Volvo S80 I?

The strongest Škoda Superb I (3U) makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6); the strongest Volvo S80 I 144 kW (196 hp) (2.9).

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