Honda Accord vs Skoda Superb

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $55,990. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $1,740.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $61,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $4,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord 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 8 in the Honda Accord and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Honda Accord stands out with power tailgate and Bose audio that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 135kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 63mm longer 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 570L in the Honda Accord and 625L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 55L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $2,195/year for the Skoda Superb. That is a $969 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Accord) vs $2,195 (Skoda Superb). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $969 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). The Skoda Superb has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.