Chery C5 vs Skoda Superb

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery C5 at 5 stars (2022) and the Skoda Superb at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery C5 and 93% for the Skoda Superb, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Skoda Superb, against 4 on the Chery C5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery C5 and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

Recalls on our record

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 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Chery C5 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Chery C5 uses a Petrol producing 108kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed dual clutch to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 108kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery C5 measures 4,351mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 561mm 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 370L in the Chery C5 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 219L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Skoda Superb's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 costs about $1,967 a year (6.9 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 $199 a year less for the Chery C5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: no data (Chery C5), 6 years (Skoda Superb).

Where each one leads

The Chery C5: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,967 a year against $2,166).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 108kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 370L).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 74

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Chery C5's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 34 points), practicality (Skoda Superb ahead by 18 points), value (Chery C5 ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 costs about $199 less (6.9 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 370L in the Chery C5, 589L in the Skoda Superb.

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