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Audi A4 Vs Skoda Superb
Carbike360 comprehensive Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI and Skoda Superb L&K comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI comes with a price of ₹ 46.02 Lakh and Skoda Superb L&K is priced at ₹ 54.00 Lakh. Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI equipped with engine whereas Skoda Superb L&K has .
Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI comes with a price of ₹ 46.02 Lakh and Skoda Superb L&K is priced at ₹ 54.00 Lakh. Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI equipped with engine whereas Skoda Superb L&K has .
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹46.02 Lakh | ₹54.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹84,975 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹99,710 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹46.02 Lakh
₹54.00 Lakh
EMI
₹84,975 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹99,710 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.1
4.5
Colors
| Engine | 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 TFSI | Engine type Turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection system | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 941 | - | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS 6 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm | 320 Nm @ 1500 rpm | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | 241 | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 7.1 | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 17.4 | 18.2 | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm | 188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
Engine
1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
2.0L I4 TFSI
Engine type Turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection system
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driving Range (km)
941
-
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS 6
BS6 Phase 2
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm
320 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Top Speed (kmph)
241
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
7.1
-
Battery
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
17.4
18.2
Electric Motor
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm
188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 54 | 66 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 4 | 4 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 460 | 625 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
54
66
Doors (Doors)
4
4
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
460
625
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
| Spare Wheel | Alloy | Steel | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 225 / 50 R17 | 235 / 45 R18 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Rear Suspension | 5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar | Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and transverse links, with torsion stabiliser | ||
| Front Suspension | 5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar | McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser | ||
| Rear Tyres | 225 / 50 R17 | 205 / 55 R16 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.8 | 5.5 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
225 / 50 R17
235 / 45 R18
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Suspension
5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and transverse links, with torsion stabiliser
Front Suspension
5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear Tyres
225 / 50 R17
205 / 55 R16
Four Wheel Steering
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.8
5.5
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2819 | 2836 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1433 | 1503 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4762 | 4869 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1847 | 1864 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | 151 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1555 | 1565 |
Wheelbase (mm)
2819
2836
Height (mm)
1433
1503
Length (mm)
4762
4869
Width (mm)
1847
1864
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
151
Kerb Weight (kg)
1555
1565
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Electrically Adjustable | |||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips | - |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
-
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | 1 00 000 | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 2 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | - |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
1 00 000
Warranty (In Years)
2
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
-
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | 360 Degree Camera | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Electronic - All | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Three Zone) | Yes (Automatic Three Zone) | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes with Auto Hold | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 2 | 2 | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders |
Air Purifier
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Heater
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
360 Degree Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Third Row AC Zone
-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Electronic - All
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
Yes with Auto Hold
12V Power Outlets
2
2
Cruise Control
Cabin Boot Access
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
| Apple CarPlay | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Android Auto | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10.1 | 23.3 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) | Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Speakers | 6+ | 11 | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Applicable |
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
iPod Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Android Auto
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10.1
23.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
DVD Playback
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
Gesture Control
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
6+
11
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Applicable
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | |||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Multi-Function Display | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Average Speed |
Door Ajar Warning
Clock
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Distance to Empty
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Average Fuel Consumption
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
Multi-Function Display
Electronic 2 Trips
Instrument Cluster
Analogue
Digital
Average Speed
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) | 9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | ||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit |
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | |||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | LED on front | LED,LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Co-Driver Only | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | 30 | - | ||
| Puddle Lamps | - | |||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Taillights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Cornering Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Fog Lights
LED on front
LED,LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlights
LED
LED
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Co-Driver Only
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
30
-
Puddle Lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Glovebox Lamp
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Cooled Glovebox
| One Touch Down | All | All | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Chrome | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Electric | - | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | - | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic | Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | Illuminated | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | All | All |
One Touch Down
All
All
Rear Wiper
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Chrome
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric
-
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Rear Defogger
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
-
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Illuminated
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
All
All
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | Heated and cooled | |||
| Ventilated Seats | Front only | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather | ||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Single Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim | Piano Black | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full |
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Driver Seat Adjustment
12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooled
Ventilated Seats
Front only
Front Seatback Pockets
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Massage Seats
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Interior Colours
Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim
Piano Black
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Driver Armrest
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Folding Rear Seat
Full
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
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Pros And Cons
Skoda Superb
- Practical and well-built with ample storage space and a detachable torchlight in the boot.
- Vast interior and boot space with a capacity of 625 litres, expandable to 1700 litres.
- Classy and high-quality interior with Alcantara seats, a 12-speaker Canton sound system, and a panoramic sunroof.
- Excellent safety with a 5-star rating and features like 8 airbags, ESP, TC, ABS + EBD, and EDL.
- Comfortable ride quality with good road absorption and sufficient ground clearance.
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