Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat

Skoda Superb

Skoda’s large, comfortable family car.

Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen’s large family car.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Skoda Superb

Pick the Superb for an exceptionally roomy family car with limousine-like comfort and a broad range from diesel to plug-in hybrid.

Best engine: The 2.0 TDI 150 — or the 1.5 TSI 150.

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Pick this one if…

Volkswagen Passat

Pick the Passat for a roomy, refined family car with a huge boot and strong diesels for long distances.

Best engine: The 2.0 TDI (150 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).

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Performance

1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol vs 2.0 TDI 150 · Diesel

	Skoda Superb	Volkswagen Passat
Power	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	250 Nm	340 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,2 s	8,7 s Winner
Top speed	220 km/h	220 km/h
Power-to-weight	104,9 hp/t Winner	98,0 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	133 g/km	109 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,8 L/100km	4,2 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Superb	Volkswagen Passat
Boot	625 L Winner	586 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.760 L Winner	1.152 L
Wheelbase	2,84 m Winner	2,79 m
Length	4,86 m	4,77 m
Width	1,86 m	1,83 m
Height	1,47 m	1,46 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Superb	Volkswagen Passat
Platform	MQB (shared with the VW Passat)	MQB (transverse, shared with the Superb/A4)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.4/1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 1.6/2.0 TDI diesel · 1.4 TSI iV PHEV	EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 Gen 3 petrol · EA288 diesel · GTE PHEV
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	6-speed manual · 6/7-speed DSG automatic	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 6/6d	Euro 6
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/diesel and the iV plug-in hybrid allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Skoda Superb

1.5 TSI can feel jerky when cold
DSG takes getting used to at low speed
2.0 TDI: interval servicing (DPF/AdBlue)

Volkswagen Passat

DQ200 DSG (dry clutch) on smaller engines
Water pump/thermostat module
AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)

Pros

Skoda Superb

Limousine-like rear legroom
Roomy boot and high comfort
Broad range from diesel to PHEV

Volkswagen Passat

Huge cabin and boot (Variant: 650–1,780 l)
Refined comfort and high-speed stability
Strong towing (up to 2,000+ kg braked)

Cons

Skoda Superb

Not a sporty driver’s car
Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics

Volkswagen Passat

Pre-facelift infotainment dated
1.4/1.5 TSI less torquey than the 2.0 TDI

Driving experience

Skoda Superb

As a model line, the Superb is a large, comfortable family car. The steering is light and the chassis filters out bumps calmly, making long trips relaxed and quiet. It feels stable and mature, with a composed road manner. The diesels deliver smooth pull and the plug-in hybrid glides silently around town. Expect no sporty edge, but safe, comfortable and relaxed touring.