Škoda Superb

Škoda Superb
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The original Škoda Superb is a full size luxury car that was made by the Czechoslovak car manufacturer ASAP, later AZNP from 1934 to 1949. It was the company's first car with a V8 engine and all-wheel drive.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerŠkoda
ProductionFrom 1934
Body typeEstate
FuelDiesel
Engine power123 kW (165 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)108 g/km
Kerb weight1,727 kg

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 28 European countries that registered the Škoda Superb in 2025 (50,546 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Škoda Superb registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Škoda Superb first registrations in Norway per year
20191,014
20201,414
2021773
2022554
2023301
2024200
202526

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Škoda Superb cars registered for the first time across 28 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany18,005
Poland6,830
Czechia6,591
United Kingdom4,342
France1,584
Hungary1,386
Sweden1,333
Slovakia1,244
Austria1,233
Netherlands968
Ireland939
Romania907
Italy790
Belgium782
Croatia593

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Škoda Superb (from registration data). 8 variants.

Engine variants for Škoda Superb
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.4 l · 4-cyl223 km/h
1.5 l · 4-cyl217 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl201 km/h
1.8 l · 4-cyl225 km/h
1.9 l · 4-cyl193 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl224 km/h
2.8 l · 6-cyl237 km/h
3.6 l · 6-cyl249 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Škoda models

Similar Estate models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 82% of Škoda Superbs pass their MOT test first time, based on 59,361 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

6 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Škoda Superb. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result, the driver will not be notified of possible failure of the direction indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-06

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Due to an incorrectly locked connector, some electrical systems, e.g. air bags or dipped headlights, may not operate correctly.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-11

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)

    The sunroof could cause crushing injuries when it is closed with the key because the closing force is too high.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-06

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could lead to failure of the rear wheel bearing housing with loss of wheel control.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-01-26

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-04-14

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Škoda recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Škoda Superb have?
The Škoda Superb produces 123 kW (165 hp).
How much does the Škoda Superb weigh?
The Škoda Superb has a kerb weight of about 1,727 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Škoda Superb?
The Škoda Superb emits 108 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).