Compare Skoda Superb B6 vs Ford Focus 3 Sedan facelift vs Ford Taurus 5

Variants
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI 4x4
1.8 TSI DSG
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI 140PS
2.0 TDI 140PS
2.0 TDI 170PS
2.0 TDI 170PS DSG
2.0 TDI 170PS DSG 4x4
2.0 TSI
3.6 FSI DSG 4x4
1.0T 100hp
1.0T 100hp stop/start
1.0T 125hp
1.0T 125hp stop/start
1.5D 120hp
1.5D 95hp
1.5T 150hp
1.5T 150hp stop/start
1.5T 182hp
1.5T 182hp stop/start
1.6D 115hp
1.6D 115hp stop/start
1.6D 95hp
1.6D 95hp stop/start
1.6T 105hp
1.6T 125hp
1.6T 125hp AT
1.6T 85hp
2.0D 150hp AT
2.0D 150hp AT stop/start
2.0D 150hp stop/start
FWD
AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
372 L / 13.1 cu-ft
600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.0 deg
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55 R16, 215/50 R17
225/55 R18
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
139 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1484 mm / 58.4 in
1562 mm / 61.5 in
Size | Length
4838 mm / 190.5 in
4534 mm / 178.5 in
5126 mm / 201.8 in
Size | Width
1823 mm / 71.8 in
1892 mm / 74.5 in
Track Width | Front
1544.0 mm / 60.8 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
Wheel Size
6.5J x 16, 7.0J x 17
18 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2648 mm / 104.3 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power
263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline
6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
60%
22%
21%
Pros
  • Rather clean exterior styling
  • Very competitive vis-a-vis B6/B7 Passat
  • Interesting engine lineup
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption (if we believe it)
  • Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • FSI problems
  • DSG problems
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring exterior and interior
  • Poor handling
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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