Skoda Superb B5 (3U) Sedan (2001-2008)

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Product Overview

Skoda Superb B5 (Typ 3U) is an affordable large sedan in production from 2001 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 2.8 liters.
Based on Volkswagen's B5 platform, the Gen1 Superb was essentially a more affordable B5.5 Passat. As such, it shares with the latter the same suspension setup. Naturally, VAG made sure that the more advanced features such as AWD and W8 engines were not made available here.
While the vehicle was not really "superb" at anything, it was indeed a bargain choice to access one of the better engineered Passats; hence, sales were rather good.
The B5 Superb received a minor facelift in 2006, but it was purely cosmetic.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 29% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • A cheaper way to get a B5.5 Passat
  • Lesser rear suspensions than the B5 Audi
Cons
  • Front-end a little ugly
  • Too closely associated with taxi

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Specifications

1.8T1.9 TDI 101PS1.9 TDI 131PS2.02.0 TDI 140PS2.52.5 AT2.5 TDI2.5 TDI AT2.82.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity577 L / 20.4 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft505 L / 17.8 cu-ft585 L / 20.7 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft462 L / 16.3 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft577 L / 20.4 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft577 L / 20.4 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft585 L / 20.7 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft585 L / 20.7 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft577 L / 20.4 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft577 L / 20.4 cu-ft ~ 1228 L / 43.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 L / 3.7 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.5 L / 3.7 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt5.4 L / 5.7 qt5.4 L / 5.7 qt5.4 L / 5.7 qt5.4 L / 5.7 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload590 kg / 1301 lbs505 kg / 1113 lbs369 kg / 814 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs610 kg / 1345 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrumDrumDrumDrumDiscDiscDiscDrumDrumDiscDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Torsion beam
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16225/45 R17205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16
Turning Circle11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan
PlatformVolkswagen B5

Dimensions

Size | Height1469 mm / 57.8 in1501 mm / 59.1 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in1469 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length4803 mm / 189.1 in
Size | Width1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in | 1895 mm / 74.6 in (mirror unfolded)1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Track Width | Rear1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs1162.0 kg / 2561.8 lbs1496.0 kg / 3298.1 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1493.0 kg / 3291.5 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1605.0 kg / 3538.4 lbs1605.0 kg / 3538.4 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs
Wheel Size7.0J x 167.0J x 167.0J x 167.0J x 167.0J x 167.0J x 167J x 167.0J x 167J x 167.0J x 167J x 16
Wheelbase2803 mm / 110.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec11.5 sec10.1 sec11.6 sec9.9 sec9.5 sec10.4 sec9.2 sec10.3 sec8.0 sec9.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec10.9 sec9.6 sec11.0 sec9.4 sec9.0 sec9.9 sec8.7 sec9.8 sec7.6 sec8.9 sec
CO2 Emission169 g/km
Fuel Economy8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineAWTAVBAWXAZMBSSAYMAYMBDGBDGAMXAMX
Engine | Bore81.0 mm / 3.2 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in78.3 mm / 3.1 in78.3 mm / 3.1 in78.3 mm / 3.1 in78.3 mm / 3.1 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.0:119.0:119.0:110.5:118.5:118.5:118.5:118.5:118.5:110.6:110.6:1
Engine | Displacement1.8 L / 108.7 cu-in / 1781.0 cc1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc
Engine | Power150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5700 rpm101.0 hp / 75.3 kW @ 4000 rpm131.0 hp / 97.7 kW @ 4000 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5400 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 4000 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 4000 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output84.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in53.3 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in69.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in58.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in62.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in65.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.4 mm / 3.4 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm285 Nm / 210.2 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm170 Nm / 125.4 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2001 ~ 20082002 ~ 20082001 ~ 20082001 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082001 ~ 20082001 ~ 20082003 ~ 20082003 ~ 20082001 ~ 20082001 ~ 2008

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