Skoda Superb vs Hyundai i30 Sedan

The Skoda Superb starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai i30 Sedan opens at $27,990. That makes the Hyundai i30 Sedan the more affordable entry point by $28,000.

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 $61,589 and $30,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Superb by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Skoda Superb and Hyundai i30 Sedan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Skoda Superb and 71% for the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

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 Hyundai i30 Sedan.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Skoda Superb and 6 in the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

The Skoda Superb features a 9.2-inch touchscreen, while the Hyundai i30 Sedan gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Superb stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai i30 Sedan. The Hyundai i30 Sedan counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Skoda Superb uses a Petrol producing 132kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Sedan responds with a Petrol making 117kW and 191Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 132kW vs 117kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Superb measures 4,902mm long on a 2,841mm wheelbase, 252mm longer than the Hyundai i30 Sedan at 4,650mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 625L in the Skoda Superb and 474L in the Hyundai i30 Sedan, giving the Skoda Superb a 151L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the Skoda Superb and $1,995/year for the Hyundai i30 Sedan. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Superb.

Estimated annual total: $1,710 (Skoda Superb) vs $1,995 (Hyundai i30 Sedan). The Skoda Superb saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Sedan). Both match on warranty length.