Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb

The Toyota Camry starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $67,990. That makes the Toyota Camry 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 $43,989 and $74,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Camry by roughly $5,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Camry and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Toyota Camry and 93% for the Skoda Superb.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Camry, against 6 on the Skoda Superb.

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

The Toyota Camry features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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 Toyota Camry uses a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid producing 170kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 170kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Camry measures 4,920mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 8mm longer than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Toyota Camry and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 65L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,140/year for the Toyota Camry and $2,166/year for the Skoda Superb. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Camry.

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