Mazda CX-3 vs Skoda Superb

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-3 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 Mazda CX-3 features a 8-inch touchscreen, 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 Mazda CX-3 stands out with head-up display — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Mazda CX-3 uses a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol (Skyactiv-G) with i-stop producing 110kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 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 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 5.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mazda CX-3 measures 4,275mm long on a 2,570mm wheelbase, 637mm 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 264L in the Mazda CX-3 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 325L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1174L vs 1795L.

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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mazda CX-3's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.6 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 Mazda CX-3 costs about $1,796 a year (6.3 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 $370 a year less for the Mazda CX-3.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-3) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mazda CX-3), 6 years (Skoda Superb).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-3: the lower starting price ($27,800 against $67,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,796 a year against $2,166).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 264L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 66

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Mazda CX-3's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 37 points), safety (Skoda Superb ahead by 33 points), technology (Skoda Superb ahead by 33 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-3 costs about $370 less (6.3 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 264L in the Mazda CX-3, 589L in the Skoda Superb. Warranty: 5 years on the Mazda CX-3, 7 on the Skoda Superb.

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