Mazda 6e vs Skoda Superb

The Mazda 6e starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $55,990. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $61,589 respectively.

The Mazda 6e 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 Mazda 6e by roughly $5,000 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda 6e stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda 6e uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 132kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 132kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda 6e measures 4,921mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 19mm longer than the Skoda Superb at 4,902mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Mazda 6e and 625L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 159L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $710/year for the Mazda 6e and $1,710/year for the Skoda Superb. That is a $1,000 annual difference in favour of the Mazda 6e.

Estimated annual total: $710 (Mazda 6e) vs $1,710 (Skoda Superb). The Mazda 6e saves you roughly $1,000 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). Both match on warranty length.