Renault Arkana vs Skoda Superb Combi – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Arkana has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28500 £, while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Arkana with 4.70 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Superb Combi has a decisively edge – offering 265 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Arkana tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Arkana is barely noticeable lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers evident more room – 690 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi performs distinct better – up to 1920 L, which is about 657 L more than the Renault Arkana.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Superb Combi distinct takes the win – 584 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Superb Combi shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.