Skoda Superb (02-08) - Review

Review by Parkers
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Skoda's big car is big on space and big on value. It's an easy car to recommend as it's surprisingly cheap to buy used, has as much rear legroom as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and is packed with equipment that would be optional on most other cars. Plus there are great engines (including punchy diesels), it's good to drive and has a thoughtfully designed interior (some models even have an umbrella concealed in the door). The only major downside is that it's a traditional saloon with fixed back seats, so it isn't especially practical, even though it has a large boot.
4 out of 5

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Running costs

The big engined model commands a fairly heavy price but doesn't hang onto it too well. The diesel 1.9-litre TDI is the most frugal choice, returning up to 50mpg, plus cheaper models also fare better and offer improved fuel economy.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,805 - £2,360 *

Diesel

£1,282 - £1,831 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

As indicated by on-board computer

Warranty

Three years mechanical, ten years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£170.00 - £460.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Superb performs quite well on the eco front. With an average of 193 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are fairly standard for an executive saloon. However, it's worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not particularly economical, averaging 38 mpg.

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