Chery C5 Hybrid vs Skoda Superb
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 74
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 9 Nov 2026, price 8 Sep 2026
Chery C5 Hybrid
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$29,100
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV
- Power
- 165kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Skoda Superb
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$67,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Liftback
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 195kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 589L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 74, but the Chery C5 Hybrid is $38,890 cheaper
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
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$29,100est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$67,990RRP
- with the Chery C5 Hybrid's standard kit: $67,990 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery C5 Hybrid Urban
$29,100
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$31,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Skoda Superb Sportline 195TSI 4x4 (Liftback)
$67,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 July 2026
$73,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Skoda Australia
About $319 a week in repayments ($73,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery C5 HybridDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery C5 Hybrid a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Chery C5 Hybrid and 7 on the Skoda Superb.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery C5 Hybrid
None open on our record
Skoda Superb
- REC-005899 · published 19 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-005419 · published 28 Apr 2022Due to manufacturing issue, the engine compartment cover may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022
- REC-001200 · published 15 Mar 2020The front turn signal may fail and the failure may not be detected, resulting in no warning lights or sounds being activated.Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2018
- 6 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Chery C5 Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery C5 Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV producing 165kW and 295Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.
The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.
The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 165kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery C5 Hybrid measures 4,435mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 477mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 289L advantage.
For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Skoda Superb turns in a 11.1 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Chery C5 Hybrid's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Skoda Superb about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $769 a year less for the Chery C5 Hybrid.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5 Hybrid) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery C5 Hybrid), 6 years (Skoda Superb).
Where each one leads
The Chery C5 Hybrid: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,397 a year against $2,166).
The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 165kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 300L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 74
The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Chery C5 Hybrid's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Skoda Superb ahead by 27 points), fuel economy (Chery C5 Hybrid ahead by 25 points), practicality (Skoda Superb ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $769 less (4.9 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid, 589L in the Skoda Superb.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery C5 HybridDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery C5 Hybrid and Skoda Superb?
The Chery C5 Hybrid is the cheapest at $29,100 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Skoda Superb by $38,890.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Chery C5 Hybrid uses the least fuel at 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Skoda Superb holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Chery C5 Hybrid, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Skoda Superb has the largest boot at 589L with the seats up (1,795L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Skoda Superb has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Skoda Superb makes the most power at 195kW. The Skoda Superb is quickest to 100km/h in 5.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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