Skoda Superb 2008–2013 car dimensions: 4838 mm long, 1817 mm wide and 1462 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,425 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 565 litres.
The S trim cabin has manual air-conditioning as standard along with a Swing 2 DIN radio with single CD and aux input, electric front and rear windows, height-adjustable seats with lumbar support, front armrest, trip computer and Catvision interior lighting. Cruise control and dual-zone climate are options on S or standard on SE and GreenLine. Acoustic rear parking sensors are standard on SE and optional on S. park assist with sensors is optional across the range. No factory reversing camera or modern driver aids like AEB, blind spot or lane keep appear in the specs.
Boot space is 565 litres with seats up. The Twindoor lets it open as a conventional saloon lid or full hatch. Split-folding rear seats expand it to 1,670 litres.
Towing capacity varies by engine. Braked figures range from 1,400 kg on the 1.4 TSI to 1,500 kg on the 1.8 TSI and 1,500-1,800 kg on diesels. Unbraked ratings are 650-750 kg. Payload is listed at 620 kg. Towbar preparation is an option on non-GreenLine models.
The cabin feels spacious and practical with more rear legroom than many prestige cars. Height-adjustable front seats with lumbar support and a front armrest are standard on the S. Manual air-conditioning keeps things cool, backed by an air-conditioned glovebox and mid-console cup holders. Tinted glass and Catvision diffused lighting add a solid, refined feel with good build quality.
Fuel tank holds 60 litres.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating.
Seven airbags standard including driver's knee.
ESP with ABS, MSR, ASR, EDL and HBA standard.
ISOFIX on two outer rear seats standard.
Fuel economy varies by engine. Petrol options like the 1.4 TSI return around 41.5 mpg combined with 157 g/km CO2. Diesels such as the 1.9 TDI GreenLine achieve up to 55.4 mpg combined and 136 g/km CO2. The 2.0 TDI variants sit between 41.5 and 49.6 mpg combined.
Service intervals follow fixed or variable LongLife schedules. Oil changes typically occur every 15,000 km or one year on fixed plans. Variable intervals can stretch further depending on driving conditions. Brake fluid needs changing every two years.
Safety kit includes seven airbags, full ESP suite, seatbelt pretensioners and warnings, plus ISOFIX. The car scored five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and child protection scores.
Warranty covers three years with the first two unlimited mileage and the third limited to 60,000 miles. Paint lasts three years and body protection twelve years. Free roadside assistance runs for three years across Europe.
Length 4838 mm, Width 1817 mm, Height 1462 mm, Wheelbase 2761 mm (Superb 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda UK Recommended Retail Price List and Technical Specification, edition UK 07/09.