CUPRA Leon Sportstourer vs Skoda Superb

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $67,990. That makes the Skoda Superb the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $76,610 for the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and $73,990 for the Skoda Superb.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Skoda Superb, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer by roughly $10,470 in fuel alone.

Both the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 93% for the Skoda Superb.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Skoda Superb.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer features a 12.9-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 CUPRA Leon Sportstourer stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Sennheiser audio that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol PHEV producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 CUPRA Leon Sportstourer has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 195kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer measures 4,656mm long on a 2,682mm wheelbase, 256mm 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 470L in the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 119L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $72/year for the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and $2,166/year for the Skoda Superb. That is a $2,094 annual difference in favour of the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer.

Estimated annual total: $72 (CUPRA Leon Sportstourer) vs $2,166 (Skoda Superb). The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer saves you roughly $2,094 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Leon Sportstourer) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). The Skoda Superb has longer coverage.