Honda HR-V vs Skoda Superb

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda HR-V at 4 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 82% for the Honda HR-V 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 5 on the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 HR-V 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 and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 89kW and 145Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

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 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 567mm 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 304L in the Honda HR-V and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 285L 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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Honda HR-V's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.1 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 Honda HR-V costs about $1,767 a year (6.2 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 $399 a year less for the Honda HR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda HR-V), 6 years (Skoda Superb).

Where each one leads

The Honda HR-V: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $2,166).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 304L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,000kg).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 74

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Honda HR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 34 points), practicality (Skoda Superb ahead by 17 points), fuel economy (Honda HR-V ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda HR-V costs about $399 less (6.2 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 304L in the Honda HR-V, 589L in the Skoda Superb. Warranty: 5 years on the Honda HR-V, 7 on the Skoda Superb.

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