Skoda Superb has just done something out of the box. Miko Marczyk, a Polish rally driver, covered 2,831 kilometers on a single tank of diesel and made a Guinness World Record. The best part? It was not an overpowered race car. It was an ordinary Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI that one can purchase from any dealer.
How Did Miko Marczyk Achieve This Record?
Marczyk only had an average of 2.61 liters per 100 kilometers. The official rating of the Superb is 4.8 liters per 100 km, and thus the car achieved nearly twice as much as the company’s statistics. It is not only impressive, but it is almost ridiculous.
The car was completely stock — identical engine, identical transmission, identical 16-inch wheels. No twists or turns were applied. This is a demonstration that the figures are not fictitious and can be attained with the proper driving style.
Why Diesel Still Wins
Everyone is talking about electric cars these days, and diesel is considered a highly emitting product. However, here’s the trick — to be the most efficient over long distances, one still needs diesel as the ruler.
This record indicates that diesel technology continues to improve. These engines continue to be cleaner and more efficient as engineered by experts. Diesel is still very viable if you are someone who travels long distances frequently. Your wallet will thank you at the pump.
Five Rules That Marczyk Adhered To
Marczyk revealed his secrets to reaching these insane efficiency numbers:
- Keep tyre pressure correct. Under-inflated tyres consume a lot of fuel since they produce more friction. Check them regularly.
- Get enough sleep before driving. Fatigued drivers drive with jostling motions — sharp braking and rough acceleration. That kills your mileage.
- Watch the road ahead. See a red light coming? Brake early rather than decelerate abruptly.
- Smooth driving saves fuel.
- Slow down and switch to Eco mode. Floor it, and you’re wasting money on fuel. Glide the throttle and let the Eco mode of the car do its work.
- Pay attention to the wind direction. Less drag while driving with the wind at your back. It’s a small thing, but it counts over long distances.
These are not gold-plated methods. Anyone can do this stuff.
What’s Under The Hood?
The Superb 2.0 TDI produces 110 kW of power and 360 Nm of torque. It has a seven-speed DSG transmission, which is a gearbox that shifts smoothly without any jerk, keeping the engine in its performance range.
The 16-inch wheels may not be as huge as the alloys everyone desires these days, but the smaller wheels ensure reduced resistance. The lower the resistance, the lower the fuel consumption. Simple physics.
Going For Skoda 3000 Km Next
Miko Marczyk isn’t stopping here. His next attempt is to cross 3,000 kilometers. He intends to use high-quality diesel fuel that burns cleaner and delivers better energy efficiency.
Should he achieve that, it will mark another giant leap for diesel technology. This record is significant for Skoda. Diesel isn’t dead. Good engineering plus smart driving can deliver results that even hybrids can’t achieve over long distances. The Superb 2.0 TDI is an ordinary production car, and anyone can purchase it. No tricks, no modifications, no asterisks. It just works. And for those who need an efficient, reliable car that covers serious distances — that’s everything.
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