Compare the Skoda Superb vs Skoda Superb Estate

A giant practical boot, in a very polished package
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
Unpretentious in looks, and unmatched in space
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

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Choosing between the Skoda Superb hatchback and the Skoda Superb Estate comes down to powertrain choice and subtle differences in cabin space. Both cars feature suspension that is firm at low speeds around town, but each settles down on the motorway where the suspension smooths out alongside minimal wind or road noise. When tackling bends, both remain stable and composed. Inside, each model has a digital driver’s display that can be confusing or not so intuitive to navigate. The key difference lies in engine options: you cannot get the Superb hatchback as a plug-in hybrid, leaving the iV plug-in hybrid model reserved for the estate. Furthermore, the Superb Estate features a higher roofline that gives a small improvement in rear headroom over the hatchback, where taller outer rear passengers may find their heads pushed up against the roof.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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SE Technology 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG Petrol Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons Body type Estate cars
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Boot space, seats up 690 litres (5+ suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,795 litres Boot space, seats down 1,920 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,912 mm x 1,849 mm x 1,511 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,902 mm x 1,849 mm x ?? mm
Towing capacity 1,600 kg Towing capacity 1,600 kg
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
56.5 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
56.5 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons Body type Estate cars
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 7
Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.3 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 645 litres Boot (seats up) 690 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,795 litres Boot (seats down) 1,920 litres Best
Length 4,912 mm Length 4,902 mm
Width 1,849 mm Width 1,849 mm
Height 1,511 mm Height —
Wheelbase 2.84 m Wheelbase 2.84 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • 17" Alrakis aero polished black aero alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 18" Bosona aero silver alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 18" Steel space saving spare wheel
  • Electric tow bar with adaptor
  • Electric tow bar with trailer assist
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Loft design selection pack - Fabric - Grey with grey stitching
  • Lounge design selection pack - leather/microsuede cloth - Grey with mustard stitching
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear wiper
  • Service plan (Your first two services)
  • Special paint
  • 12V socket 1x centre console 1x boot
  • 2 spoke leather heated multifunction steering wheel with DSG paddles
  • 2x cargo elements in boot
  • 2x light in boot
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60:40 Split folding rear seats
  • Bottle holders in the front doors 1.5 litre bottle and rear 1.5 litre bottle
  • Cup holder in front with easy open mat
  • Folding parcel shelf
  • Front armrest with storage box
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable front and rear head restraints
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Interior lights with control switches
  • Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats
  • LED front and rear reading lights
  • Manual height adjustable front seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Skoda lettering on steering wheel
  • Standard front seats
  • Storage compartment with cover
  • Storage pockets on back of front seats
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Ticket holder on A Pillar
  • Tri zone climate control
  • Umbrella in driver's door
  • 13" touchscreen display with satellite navigation
  • 4x USB-C ports (2x in front centre console and 2x in rear) (45W)
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed assist,lane assist plus and traffic tram assist
  • Blind spot detection with door exit warning
  • Bluetooth system
  • CareConnect and Emergency Call
  • ChatGPT functionality
  • Driver fatigue sensor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front assist with extended predictive pedestrian protection
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Manual boot opening
  • Power assisted steering
  • Quick start all heating software functionality
  • Rear view camera
  • Stop/start engine system
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Turn assist with evasive assistance
  • Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
  • Voice control system
  • Washer for rear camera
  • Wireless charging pad 25W with Qi2 magnetic power profile
  • Wireless smartlink for Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Wired smartlink for Android Auto
  • Acoustic side windows and interior noise suppression
  • Backdrop lighting
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Chrome window surround
  • Dark chrome grille surround
  • Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors with integrated indicators and logo projection
  • Frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with USB-C
  • Front windscreen with heat-insulating glass
  • Ice scraper in fuel tank cap
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED headlights with daytime running lights
  • Light assist with High beam control
  • Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear LED lights
  • Rear fog light (x1)
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Solid paint
  • Tow bar preparation
  • Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
  • Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • 3 rear seatbelts
  • 8 Airbags - Front driver and passenger,front side driver and passenger,centre,curtain front and rear,drivers knee
  • Crew protect assist
  • Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
  • ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, CBC, multi-collision brake (MKB) and Auto hold
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Hill hold assist
  • Power operated child lock in rear doors
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 8 Speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Display cleaner
  • FM radio connection
  • Web radio connection
  • Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn
  • Backrest remote release from trunk
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start/stop
  • Remote central locking with SAFE system
  • Third key
  • Decorative front door sills
  • 17" Mintaka silver alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 17" Alrakis aero polished black aero alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 18" Bosona aero silver alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 18" Steel space saving spare wheel
  • Boot net partition
  • Electric tow bar with adaptor
  • Electric tow bar with trailer assist
  • Electrically adjustable tilt/slide panoramic glass sunroof
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Loft design selection pack - Fabric - Grey with grey stitching
  • Lounge design selection pack - leather/microsuede cloth - Grey with mustard stitching
  • Metallic paint
  • Service plan (Your first two services)
  • Special paint
  • Variable boot floor
  • 12V socket 1x centre console 1x boot
  • 2 spoke leather heated multifunction steering wheel with DSG paddles
  • 2x cargo elements in boot
  • 2x light in boot
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4x foldable bag hooks in boot
  • 60:40 Split folding rear seats
  • Bottle holders in the front doors 1.5 litre bottle and rear 1.5 litre bottle
  • Cup holder in front with easy open mat
  • Front armrest with storage box
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable front and rear head restraints
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Interior lights with control switches
  • Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats
  • LED front and rear reading lights
  • Manual height adjustable front seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Skoda lettering on steering wheel
  • Sliding parcel shelf
  • Standard front seats
  • Storage compartment with cover
  • Storage pockets on back of front seats
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Ticket holder on A Pillar
  • Tri zone climate control
  • Umbrella in driver's door
  • 13" touchscreen display with satellite navigation
  • 4x USB-C ports (2x in front centre console and 2x in rear) (45W)
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed assist,lane assist plus and traffic tram assist
  • Blind spot detection with door exit warning
  • Bluetooth system
  • CareConnect and Emergency Call
  • ChatGPT functionality
  • Driver fatigue sensor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front assist with extended predictive pedestrian protection
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Manual boot opening
  • Power assisted steering
  • Quick start all heating software functionality
  • Rear view camera
  • Stop/start engine system
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Turn assist with evasive assistance
  • Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
  • Voice control system
  • Washer for rear camera
  • Wireless charging pad 25W with Qi2 magnetic power profile
  • Wireless smartlink for Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Wired smartlink for Android Auto
  • Acoustic side windows and interior noise suppression
  • Backdrop lighting
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Chrome roof rails
  • Chrome window surround
  • Dark chrome grille surround
  • Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors with integrated indicators and logo projection
  • Frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with USB-C
  • Front windscreen with heat-insulating glass
  • Ice scraper in fuel tank cap
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED headlights with daytime running lights
  • Light assist with High beam control
  • Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear LED lights
  • Rear fog light (x1)
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Tow bar preparation
  • Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
  • Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • 3 rear seatbelts
  • 8 Airbags - Front driver and passenger,front side driver and passenger,centre,curtain front and rear,drivers knee
  • Crew protect assist
  • Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
  • ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, CBC, multi-collision brake (MKB) and Auto hold
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Hill hold assist
  • Power operated child lock in rear doors
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 8 Speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Display cleaner
  • FM radio connection
  • Web radio connection
  • Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn
  • Backrest remote release from trunk
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start/stop
  • Remote central locking with SAFE system
  • Third key
  • Decorative front door sills
  • 17" Mintaka silver alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
  • Tyre repair kit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.