Ok i'm a bit perplexed ( and it does take a lot Pete/Simbo/Bryan before you start ) as to the differences between the R36 Passat and the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6

Both Cars have 260lb/ft Torque.

The Passat has 296PS

The Superb has 260PS

Passat Kerb Weight 1689Kg

Superb Kerb Weight 1724Kg

So thats a 35Kg saving for the Passat and it has 36PS more

So how on Earth does that equate to the car being a second quicker to 62Mph.

The rough rule of thumb is approx 50bhp for every half second. So with the Weight saving and the extra power i would expect MAX half a second quicker. As the cars both have identical torque at the same point in the Rev range Both have the Same DSG box and both have launch control. So is the Superb actually quicker than it states or are VW massaging the figures slightly.

All stats on the cars are taken Direct from the brochure for each car.

Carl

I'm confused as to why you're even asking

Because i am looking at purchasing either in the near future and was wondering if there really was a difference or if Skoda are forced by VAG to state the car has less power than it actually does.

Carl

Edited 2 March, 201016 yr by vRSCarl

Because i am looking at purchasing either in the near future and was wondering if there really was a difference or if Skoda are forced byu VAG to state the car has less power than it actually does.

Carl

So what's becoming of the Blue Rocket Ship thingy ?

I'm working on that.

At the moment it's being sold but im sure i can talk the wife to be into keeping it aswell

Carl

everyones selling up now. bad times.

everyones selling up now. bad times.

I didn't say i was. I just said the Missus thinks i am.

As i said im sure i can get her to agree to 2 cars :p

Carl

I didn't say i was. I just said the Missus thinks i am.

As i said im sure i can get her to agree to 2 cars :p

Carl

Superb idea, she bloody spoils you .

Thought you'd have gone for one of these Carl, knowing your liking for it

Pile of French Tat

Would rather drive round in a Reliant Robin.

Carl

How about gearing, drag factor, wheel weight. The Superb may have to change gear to get to 60 whereas the Passat may not. Not sure if it's correct but just some thoughts.

Pile of French Tat

Would rather drive round in a Reliant Robin.

Carl

Thought you liked playing with C4

Thought you liked playing with C4

Erm no C4 is American

Us UK Folk use PE-4 which is slightly different :p

Carl

How about gearing, drag factor, wheel weight. The Superb may have to change gear to get to 60 whereas the Passat may not. Not sure if it's correct but just some thoughts.

Thats about the only set of plausible explanations i've heard so far. But even so a Second quicker is a lot

Carl

Is there a difference in wheel/tyre spec that could make a difference ?

Both have 18" Wheels so not really

Carl

Tyre pressure difference , tyre make , temp on the day , aerodynamics ?

Nitrous ?

Ahhhh thats what it is.

I wondered what that extra button on the dash was for :dull:

Carl

I would have thought gearing.....