Compare Volvo S40 II facelift vs Skoda Superb B5

Variants
1.6 100hp
1.6 101hp
1.6 D2
1.6 DRIVe
2.0 D3
2.0 D3 AT
2.0 D4
2.0 D4 AT
2.0 Euro4
2.0 Euro5
2.0 FLEXIFUEL
2.5T 230hp
2.5T AT
2.5T AWD
1.8T
1.9 TDI 101PS
1.9 TDI 131PS
2.0
2.0 TDI 140PS
2.5
2.5 AT
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.8
2.8 AT

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Semi-independent, Torsion beam
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Volkswagen B5

Dimensions

Size | Length
4803 mm / 189.1 in
Size | Width
1770 mm / 69.7 in
Track Width | Front
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Wheelbase
2640 mm / 103.9 in
2803 mm / 110.4 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
169 g/km

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
36%
29%
Pros
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption
  • Quite reliable
  • Available with the famous Volvo T5
  • A cheaper way to get a B5.5 Passat
  • Lesser rear suspensions than the B5 Audi
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Front-end a little ugly
  • Too closely associated with taxi

Price

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