Polestar 2 vs Skoda Superb

The Polestar 2 starts from $62,400 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $67,990. That makes the Polestar 2 the more affordable entry point by $5,590.

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 $68,640 and $74,789 respectively.

The Polestar 2 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 Polestar 2 and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Polestar 2 and 93% for the Skoda Superb.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar 2 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 Polestar 2 and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

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

The Polestar 2 features a 11.2-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 Polestar 2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Polestar 2 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 490Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 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 Polestar 2 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 195kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Polestar 2 measures 4,606mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 306mm 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 407L in the Polestar 2 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 182L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 2) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). The Skoda Superb has longer coverage.