Subaru Solterra vs Skoda Enyaq

The Subaru Solterra starts from $76,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Enyaq opens at $83,990. That makes the Subaru Solterra the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $84,689 and $92,389 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Solterra stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L that you will not find on the Skoda Enyaq. The Skoda Enyaq counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Solterra uses a Electric Motor producing 252kW and 455Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Skoda Enyaq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds.

The Subaru Solterra has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Enyaq is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Solterra) vs 82kWh (Skoda Enyaq), giving WLTP ranges of 517km and 575km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Solterra) vs 175kW (Skoda Enyaq).

The Subaru Solterra measures 4,690mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 31mm longer than the Skoda Enyaq at 4,659mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Solterra generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 452L in the Subaru Solterra and 585L in the Skoda Enyaq, giving the Skoda Enyaq a 133L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $816/year for the Subaru Solterra and $720/year for the Skoda Enyaq. That is a $96 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Enyaq.

Estimated annual total: $816 (Subaru Solterra) vs $720 (Skoda Enyaq). The Skoda Enyaq saves you roughly $96 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Solterra) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Enyaq). Both match on warranty length.