Subaru WRX vs Skoda Superb

The Subaru WRX starts from $48,190 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $55,990. 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 $53,009 and $61,589 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 Subaru WRX and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

The Subaru WRX features a 11.6-inch touchscreen, while the Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru WRX stands out with Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru WRX uses a Petrol producing 202kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 132kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 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 Subaru WRX measures 4,600mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 302mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,902mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 441L in the Subaru WRX and 625L in the Skoda Superb, 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 $2,822/year for the Subaru WRX and $1,710/year for the Skoda Superb. That is a $1,112 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Superb.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Subaru WRX) vs $1,710 (Skoda Superb). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru WRX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). Both match on warranty length.