Mazda 6 and Skoda Superb represent two exceptional family saloons cutting arguments use, driving and equipment. facing and measures, what it is better?

After its similarity in size, performance, weight and price, and Skoda Superb Mazda 6 represent two complementary views how can be a passenger sedan segment D. So, Skoda is a 5-door of European origin and 180 hp turbo engine; while the Mazda is a classic sedan designed and manufactured in Japan, with separate trunk and passenger compartment atmospheric large displacement engine (2.5 liters) Y 192 hp, Available exclusively 6-speed automatic transmission, factors that make you, a priori, be to the taste of the American market.

Until recently, these saloons were the car that dreamed many families for space, power, presence … However, the emergence of other architectures SUV’s have been moving, especially for that plus offering more modern image and solutions that provide modularity. In any case, if we compare the data and trunk capacity livability Mazda 6 and Skoda Superb, we will not pose a worse choice in rational terms that means style SUV BMW X1 or Mazda CX-5.

Mazda 6 vs Skoda Superb: family space

In this case, Mazda 6 and Skoda Superb agree that four adults will be able to travel in comfort in them also benefit from some porters higher than the category average size and precise chassis and reagents, those to be to appreciate in perspective the more you use, both major roads clear as when driving on mountain areas. Of course, in both, with a third adult passenger back come the crush.

Both are above most category and SUV body alternatives regarding interior space, but against one another, we are some differences in favor of Skoda Superb. And it has a few extra centimeters legroom for rear passengers and easier for them to access, plus a trunk topped by a gate that adds more possibilities to load rigid objects of a certain size, with the possibility of withdrawing cubremaletero tray. This makes it more practical and more versatile than the Mazda because it is more difficult to transport large objects in the trunk of the Japanese saloon, which is separated from the passenger compartment.

SPACE	Mazda SKYACTIV-G 6 2.5	Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
front width	145 cm	145 cm
rear width	138 cm	140 cm
front height	90-96 cm	88-96 cm
rear height	90 cm	90 cm
Legroom	74 cm	83 cm
Trunk	535 liters	595 liters

They also offer two one maximum equal in weight since, although both exceed 1.5 tonnes, they are only separated by 20 kilos, for the Mazda 6; amount will not have a decisive influence ahead to the dynamism or consumption. And this despite the fact that Mazda have sought his saloon “thin” in order to optimize driving sensations. For this they have eliminated weight and especially in areas inconspicuous places such as the inside of the front hood, where instead of one or two cushions have employed a simple locking rod; Also in the non-visible area of ​​the top of the trunk, a sheet view gives a sense of overzealous in terms of savings achieved. Details of this type affect the noise levels reaching the passenger compartment and make the Skoda Superb a nicer car use, therefore insulation is perceived as foreign be easier to keep a conversation between the passengers.

Mazda 6 vs Skoda Superb: performance

Mazda 6 2.5 and Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI provide maximum performance very such as for acceleration and consumption, better in the first paragraph in the second. And they get from two different starting points very reduce the displacement and choose a turbo supercharging, as does the Skoda Superb; or opt for a higher cubicaje to what we are accustomed lately, like the Mazda 6 proven that also is offered exclusively with an automatic six-speed gearbox.

CONSUMPTION	Mazda SKYACTIV-G 6 2.5	Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Consumption city	8,1 l / 100 km	8,2 l / 100 km s
Consumption Highway	6.6 l / 100 km	6.5 l / 100 km
average consumption	7.2 l / 100 km	7,2 l / 100 km s

In practice, both They differ in how they deliver their power. He Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI does at lower RPMs, Meanwhile he Mazda 6 2.5 prefer to approach the cuentavueltas red zone, taking advantage of the moments of exigency to take advantage of its automatic change in downshifting and thus more readily overtaking, while the Czech model stays at reasonable values ​​and curbs in less distance.

However, for a more conventional use, circulating in the march possible long at all times, automatically change the Mazda 6 2.5 has a tendency to slip in their response to changes in acceleration and, with increasing engine speed, to offer a nice little sound, which detracts from his good pleasure to use and does miss the not present in this version 2.5 SKYACTIV-G manual. The opposite is true in the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI, equipped with a manual gearbox that is accurate, fast and convenient to use, and with developments that take advantage of the good elasticity of the engine.

BENEFITS	Mazda SKYACTIV-G 6 2.5	Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Acel. 0-100 km / h	8.1 s	7.9 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	29,1 s	28,8 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	5.3 s	6.3 s
Loudness 100 km / h	66.8 dB	64.5 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	70.2 dB	68.9 dB
Braking from 120 km / h	56.5 m	51.6 m
Weight scale	1,525 kg	1,546 kg

Mazda 6 vs Skoda Superb: behavior

The response of the chassis also the difference. On one side are the maximum precision, preferably by passageways clear and high-speed zones, the SSuperb Koda, especially sports suspension This SportLine -for nothing little uncomfortable although flexibly; and moreover is the great agility Mazda 6, improper an automobile that exceeds 4.8 meters long. Wonder how he responds to commands brake, steering wheel and accelerator superior to what one might expect in a car family approach manner, which is especially noticeable in changes more incisive support, always interesting for those most dynamic drivers circumstances.

Mazda 6 vs Skoda Superb: Price

Unrated official discount each brand, equal price and equipment is also high, with little more than 2 percent difference. The standard equipment includes versions tested keyless access and browser. From there, the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI SportLine reinforces a certain aura of dynamism, seating sports court or a specific suspension. It adds the ability to mount a suspension of varying hardness, which transforms behavior Superb and limits its understeer response unrewarding under heavy loading accelerator in the comfort mode, to be a true tiralíneas in Sport mode between curves. And it does attention to detail of comfort equipment with the power trunk release, side curtains or the possibility of having assisted parking.

For his part, Mazda 6 2.5 SKYACTIV-G Luxury It has led lights, projection system information on the windshield and leather upholstery, increasing refinement and technological image of this farthest from the impeccable practicality of the Superb sedan. In short, a duet full of reasons to buy, especially for those who can not imagine sitting behind the wheel of an SUV and are more attracted by this style cars. Those who have forgotten in their driving habit of downshifting, find it easier to take advantage of the turbo engine response Superb. It is also more livable and its trunk with gate may mark differences for more pragmatic, while conservative design may dilute its appeal to design lovers.

DISCOUNTED RATES (APRIL 2017)

Mazda 6 2.5 SKYACTIV-G (from 34,150 €)

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (from 36,150 €)

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