Škoda Superb I
The Škoda Superb I (2002–2008): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 40 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 3U
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800–4,937 mm Traficom | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,770–1,820 mm RDW | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,447–1,482 mm Traficom | 1,449–1,489 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760–2,790 mm RDW | 2,803 mm |
| Front track | 1,509–1,523 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,508–1,515 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,387–1,526 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,487–1,626 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,989–2,136 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,600 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 650–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 197–220 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 172–350 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 205/50R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 69.9% (68.4–71.3) | 69.2% | 3,705 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40.2% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 35.2% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 34.3% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 33.7% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 26.8% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.6% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 40 versions of the Škoda Superb I
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United Kingdom 40 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20101.8 T (150 bhp) · 1.8T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2007–20101.8 150bhp Tiptronic · 1.8T 150bhp Tiptronic | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2007–20101.9 TDI PD 105bhp | 1.9 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 TDI PD 140bhp with DPF | 2.0 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 115bhp | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2007–20102.5 V6 TDI 160bhp Tiptronic | 2.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2007–20102.8 V6 193bhp | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2007–20102.8 V6 193bhp Tiptronic | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 253 g/km |
| 2007–20081.9 TDI PD 115PS | 1.9 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20061.8 T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (105 bhp) | 1.9 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 20062.0 TDI PD (140 PS) with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 20062.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 20062.5 V6 TDI (160 bhp) | 2.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 20062.8 V6 (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 20062.8 V6 (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004Classic 1.8 T (150 bhp) · Comfort 1.8 T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2004Classic 1.8 T (150 bhp) · Comfort 1.8 T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2003–2004Classic 1.9 TDI (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2002–2004Classic 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) · Comfort 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) · Elegance 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2004Classic 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) · Elegance 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) · Comfort 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2004Classic 2.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2004Comfort 2.5 V6 TDI (160 bhp) | 2.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2004Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI (160 bhp) | 2.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 2003–2004Elegance 2.8 V6 (193 bhp) (From May 2002) · Elegance 2.8 V6 (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2003–2004Elegance 2.8 V6 (193 bhp) (From May 2002) · Elegance 2.8 V6 (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003Comfort 1.8 T 150 (bhp) | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2003Classic 1.9 TDI 130 (bhp) · Comfort 1.9 TDI 130 (bhp) · Elegance 1.9 TDI 130 (bhp) | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2003Classic 2.0 115 (bhp) | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2003Comfort 2.5 V6 TDI 155 (bhp) | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI 155 (bhp) | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 2002Comfort 1.8 T 150 bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2002Classic 2.0 115 bhp | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2002Comfort 2.5 V6 TDI (155 bhp) | 2.5 L | 116 kW (157 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2002Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI (155 bhp) | 2.5 L | 116 kW (157 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2002Classic 2.8 V6 193 bhp · Elegance 2.8 V6 193 bhp | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2002Elegance 2.8 V6 193 bhp | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.