Skoda Enyaq vs Subaru Uncharted

The Skoda Enyaq starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $65,989 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Skoda Enyaq and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Skoda Enyaq.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Skoda Enyaq and 8 in the Subaru Uncharted.

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

The Skoda Enyaq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Enyaq stands out with head-up display and ventilated seats that you will not find on the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted counters with V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Skoda Enyaq gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Skoda Enyaq and 2-zone in the Subaru Uncharted.

The Skoda Enyaq uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Skoda Enyaq) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 575km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Skoda Enyaq) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The Skoda Enyaq measures 4,658mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 123mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Enyaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 585L in the Skoda Enyaq and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Skoda Enyaq a 182L advantage.

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

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Enyaq) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). The Skoda Enyaq has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).