Skoda Superb vs Subaru WRX

The Skoda Superb starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru WRX opens at $48,190. That makes the Subaru WRX the more affordable entry point by $7,800.

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 $53,009 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Superb by roughly $5,560 in fuel alone.

The Skoda Superb holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Subaru WRX.

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 5 in the Subaru WRX.

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 8 in the Subaru WRX.

The Skoda Superb features a 9.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru WRX gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Superb stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Subaru WRX. The Subaru WRX counters with Harman Kardon audio. 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 Subaru WRX responds with a Petrol making 202kW and 350Nm, paired to a manual driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The Subaru WRX has the clear power advantage at 202kW vs 132kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru WRX is 1.4s 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, 302mm longer than the Subaru WRX at 4,600mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 625L in the Skoda Superb and 441L in the Subaru WRX, giving the Skoda Superb a 184L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg 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 $2,822/year for the Subaru WRX. That is a $1,112 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Superb.

Estimated annual total: $1,710 (Skoda Superb) vs $2,822 (Subaru WRX). The Skoda Superb saves you roughly $1,112 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru WRX). The Skoda Superb has longer coverage.