Kia EV4 vs Skoda Superb

The Kia EV4 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $67,990. That makes the Kia EV4 the more affordable entry point by $18,000.

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 $52,990 for the Kia EV4 and $73,990 for the Skoda Superb.

The Kia EV4 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.

Both the Kia EV4 and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Kia EV4 and 93% for the Skoda Superb.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Skoda Superb packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Kia EV4.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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

The Kia EV4 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 Kia EV4 stands out with power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV4 uses a Electric Motor producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 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 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV4 measures 4,730mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 182mm 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 490L in the Kia EV4 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 99L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV4) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). Both match on warranty length.