Space and power
One of the Superb values is its extraordinary spaciousness. For example, the space for passengers’ legs in the back seats are a comfortable 157mm and the volume of the luggage space is 565 litres with the seats upright. A range of engines are available, including the petrol four-cylinder 1.8 TSI with a power output of 118kW (with a 7-speed DSG gearbox). It reaches a torque of 250Nm between 1500 and 4500 revs.
It can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds. The engine has a favourable combined consumption – 8.4L/100km.
| External Dimensions |
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Internal Dimensions |
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| Length (mm) |
4838 |
Leg room rear (mm): |
157 |
| Width (mm) |
1817 |
Elbow width in front/rear (mm): |
1468/1451 |
| Height (mm) |
1462* |
Headroom in front/rear (mm): |
988/956 |
| Clear Height (mm) |
139/158**/123* |
Luggage room min./max. (l): |
565/1670 |
| Wheel Base (mm) |
2761 |
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*) At kerb weight
**) Including Rough Road Package
***) Vehicle with sports chassis
TSI engine
Combined with the 7-speed DSG transmission, the latest 118kW TSI petrol engine helps create excellent fuel efficiency while delivering high torque at low revs (max 250Nm/1500-4500rpm) and a continuous, smooth surge of power. CO2 emissions are also reduced for a cleaner, more environmentally friendly drive.
TDI with 6-speed DSG
The 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) offers the control, low fuel consumption and sporty character of a manual gearbox, with all the comfort and convenience of an automatic. The 2.0 TDI engine is another innovation from the Volkswagen Group that delivers impressively low fuel consumption (6.9L/100km) while delivering dynamic power and high torque, providing a more pleasurable driving experience. And, the intuitive DSG and diesel engine combine to ensure the Superb TDI is easier on the environment, producing only 182g/km of CO2 emissions.
3.6 FSI
The top of the range drive unit for the Superb is a six-cylinder 3.6 FSI with a power output of 191kW. A 6-speed automatic dual-clutch DSG gearbox (Direct Shift Gearbox) links the benefits of mechanical and standard automatic transmissions, while the direct injection system enables a stratified fuel charge combustion for improved fuel efficiency, and reduced emission levels.
Automatic 7-speed DSG
Exclusively designed for the 1.8 TSI/118kW engine, the 7-speed DSG transmission represents a unique new technology. With a seventh gear, DSG transmissions have even smoother shifting, therefore utilising the maximum potential of the engine’s torque. Smooth yet fast gear changes create not only a pleasant driving experience behind the wheel, but also favourable fuel consumption. The essential component of the new 7-speed DSG is its ‘dry’ running clutch. It dispenses with the oil bath needed in conventional designs.