Skoda Superb in the test: Passat brother with new diesel


The Skoda Superb TDI to shine with the new common-rail diesel with more smooth operation and less thirst. The test with the 140 HP strong 2.0 TDI shows whether that succeeds the Czech mid-size sedan.

Bear-torque and low consumption values: the great benefits of 140 HP of strong two-litre diesel engine in the Skoda that in the past were superb. Refinement and noise? Well, you can have everything just.
So it would have can go on with the pump-nozzle engines in the Skoda Superb, if the Euro 5 standard would have forced the VW Group not to switch on common rail technology. Capacity and performance, everything remained although, but do the paper values. Who starts the cylinder of Skoda Superb, is trying once again to check whether there really is a variant under the hood. Rough, brash and crude? It was once.
The common-rail engine of Skoda Superb is a model of quietness and evenly deployed his force. In addition, he now meets the requirements of the Euro 5 emissions standard, and was significantly more economical. With 5.4 L / 100 km, Skoda promises a half litre less consumption than in the predecessor, on average the Skoda approved 6.9 L / 100 km is superb in the test then. For comparison, the predecessor swallowed just under 1 litre. All vain sunshine so?
Only conditionally, for catching up is the plenty tight suspension tuning of Skoda Superb. He met superb short consecutive bumps with Stuckern. A little more comfort could not harm because, since the space is more than generous fails. Specifically the downright lush legroom shows in the rear, why the Skoda Superb used in his home country even as State limousine. And even normal fathers are pleased that the kids are no longer with their dirty shoes on the back.
Also in the cargo space, the Skoda is superb to the greats in middle-class, which is hardly as as the more popular Combi (633 to town liters) with 565 up to 1,670 litres and more expensive Opel Insignia sports tourer (540 to 1,530 litres) clearly exceeds the 1,000 euro. In the invite, the sedan thanks to the two-part tailgate collects an additional advantage. Usually, you open the smaller part as in a conventional sedan. For wider the washer of the Skoda is in the style of a fluid-fastback model superb with open.
Conclusion
With the new common rail diesel engine, the Passat brother Skoda has become superb still a bit more attractive.