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Škoda Superb

The Mk2 Superb's party trick: a TwinDoor trunk lid that also opened as a full hatch.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 25 sources

At a glance

0150300
99–276 hpPower
07.515
5.2–13.2 s0–100 km/h
0125250
188–250 km/hTop speed
0200400
172–400 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,375–1,752 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.27811

Engine
1.4–3.6 L petrol, 1.6–2.5 L diesel; I4, V6/VR6 and iV hybrids238
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals, 5-speed auto, 6/7-speed DSG; Mk4: DSG only25
Built at
Kvasiny, Czech Republic (Mk1–3); Volkswagen Bratislava, Slovakia (Mk4)5911
Units built
Over 1.6 million modern Superbs by December 20239

The story

Created to bring Škoda back into the upper-mid-size class in 2001, the Superb made passenger room its calling card. The Mk2 added TwinDoor: open just the trunk lid, or lift the rear glass with it.123

2008: TwinDoor blurs sedan and hatchback · 3.6 FSI VR6: 256 hp and 4x420082009: First Combi brings a 633 L trunk20092015: MQB, DCC and up to 75 kg less20152019: Škoda's first production plug-in hybrid20192023: Škoda leads Superb and Passat development20232024: Third generation reaches 860,000 cars20242025: Hatch and Combi iV: up to 120 km2025 Škoda Superb (1934–1949): 1934–1949Volkswagen Passat B5 LWB (B5): 1999B5Škoda Superb (first modern generation) (3U): 2001–20083UŠkoda Superb (second generation) (3T): 2008–20153TŠkoda Superb (third generation) (3V): 2015–2024 (global)3VŠkoda Superb (fourth generation) (B9): 2023–present 194019501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2359111420
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YearWhat happened
1934–1949Škoda Superb (1934–1949)
1999Volkswagen Passat B5 LWB (B5)
2001–2008Škoda Superb (first modern generation) (3U)
2008–2015Škoda Superb (second generation) (3T)
2015–2024 (global)Škoda Superb (third generation) (3V)
2023–presentŠkoda Superb (fourth generation) (B9)
2008TwinDoor blurs sedan and hatchback
20083.6 FSI VR6: 256 hp and 4x4
2009First Combi brings a 633 L trunk
2015MQB, DCC and up to 75 kg less
2019Škoda's first production plug-in hybrid
2023Škoda leads Superb and Passat development
2024Third generation reaches 860,000 cars
2025Hatch and Combi iV: up to 120 km
  1. 2008

    TwinDoor blurs sedan and hatchback

    The second generation switches to a transverse engine and adds a 565 L TwinDoor trunk: lift just the lid, or raise the rear glass with it.24

  2. 2008

    3.6 FSI VR6: 256 hp and 4x4

    The Mk2 VR6 couples a six-speed DSG and 4x4 with 6.5-second 0–100 km/h pace and a tuneful V6; combined consumption is rated at 10.0 L/100 km.24

  3. 2009

    First Combi brings a 633 L trunk

    The Combi, the first Superb estate, debuts at Frankfurt with five doors and 633 L of luggage space.25

  4. 2015

    MQB, DCC and up to 75 kg less

    The MQB-based third generation sheds up to 75 kg, adds Škoda's first adaptive DCC and standard XDS+, and has 625 L hatch or 660 L estate luggage space.67

  5. 2019

    Škoda's first production plug-in hybrid

    The Mk3 Superb iV debuts with 215 hp, 400 Nm and a six-speed DSG, promising up to 62 km of electric running on the provisional WLTP figure.78

  6. 2023

    Škoda leads Superb and Passat development

    Škoda leads development of the fourth-generation Superb and Volkswagen Passat; Superb production shifts from Kvasiny to Bratislava in December.9

  7. 2024

    Third generation reaches 860,000 cars

    The third modern generation is the best seller: 860,000 cars, more than half of the 1.6 million modern Superbs produced.10

  8. 2025

    Hatch and Combi iV: up to 120 km

    The fourth generation offers petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains; Hatch iV and Combi iV promise up to 120 km on electricity.3

Every generation

  • Škoda Superb (1934–1949)
    Škoda Superb (1934–1949)1934–1949
  • Volkswagen Passat B5 LWB
    B51999
  • Škoda Superb (first modern generation)
    3U2001–2008
  • Škoda Superb (second generation)
    3T2008–2015
  • Škoda Superb (third generation)
    3V2015–2024 (global)
  • Škoda Superb (fourth generation)
    B92023–present

Power over the years

From 190 hp to 268 hp in 25 years.

0100200300 200020052010201520202025 hp 2001 · 190 hp · Mk1 2.8 V62002 · 99 hp · Mk1 1.9 TDI2008 · 123 hp · Mk2 1.4 TSI2008 · 256 hp · Mk2 3.6 FSI VR6 4x42010 · 197 hp · Mk2 2.0 TFSI2015 · 119 hp · Mk3 1.6 TDI2019 · 215 hp · Mk3 iV plug-in hybrid2025 · 148 hp · Mk4 SportLine 1.5 TSI e-TEC2025 · 201 hp · Mk4 SportLine iV2026 · 268 hp · Mk4 1.5 plug-in hybrid 268 hp Mk4 1.5 plug-in hybrid 190 hp Mk1 2.8 V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
2001190Mk1 2.8 V6
200299Mk1 1.9 TDI
2008123Mk2 1.4 TSI
2008256Mk2 3.6 FSI VR6 4x4
2010197Mk2 2.0 TFSI
2015119Mk3 1.6 TDI
2019215Mk3 iV plug-in hybrid
2025148Mk4 SportLine 1.5 TSI e-TEC
2025201Mk4 SportLine iV
2026268Mk4 1.5 plug-in hybrid

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Classic, Comfort and Elegance (first generation)

  • S, SE, business grades and SE L (third generation)

    Standard

    S, SE, business grades and SE L (third generation)

  • GreenLine (second and third generations)

    Standard

    GreenLine (second and third generations)

  • Laurin & Klement (third-generation facelift)

    Standard

    Laurin & Klement (third-generation facelift)

  • iV (third generation)

    Standard

    iV (third generation)

    2019–2022

    215 hp
  • SportLine (fourth generation)

    Performance

    SportLine (fourth generation)

    2025–

  • Performance

    2.0 TSI 276 hp 4x4 (third generation)

    276 hp
  • Scout (third generation)

    Special

    Scout (third generation)

    2019–2023

  • Performance

    3.6 FSI VR6 4x4 (second generation)

    2008–2015

    256 hp

  • Limited

    Sleeper Edition

    2024

    470 hp

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Mk1: body and wheelbase are about 100 mm longer than the contemporary Passat.12
  • Mk2: sedan-shaped rear with TwinDoor, opening as a trunk lid or a whole hatch.2
  • Mk3: wide grille, sharply creased hood and a strong crease running along each side.6
  • Mk3: narrow, two-piece rear lights with C-shaped LED signatures.6
  • Mk4: an eight-sided grille and sculpted bodywork.5

Year by year

  1. 2006 facelift

    First generation: new grille and headlights, mirror-mounted turn signals and C-shaped rear lights.2

  2. 2013 facelift

    Second generation: integrated LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights identify the updated cars.2

  3. 2015 generation change

    Third generation brings a sharp crease along the sides and narrow, two-piece C-shaped LED rear lights.6

  4. 2019 facelift

    Mk3: larger double-slat grille, available Matrix LEDs and Škoda rear lettering; rear trim is chrome, or gloss black on SportLine.1115

  5. 2023 generation change

    Fourth generation introduces an eight-sided grille and sculpted bodywork, retaining hatchback and Combi estate choices.5

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Škoda Superb
    Superb
    Photo of a Volkswagen Passat B5
    Volkswagen Passat B5

    Volkswagen Passat B5

    First-generation Superb has about 100 mm more body length and wheelbase than the contemporary Passat.212

  • Photo of a Škoda Superb
    Superb
    Photo of a Volkswagen Passat B8
    Volkswagen Passat B8

    Volkswagen Passat B8

    Third-generation Superb uses a hatchback tailgate; the contemporary Passat sedan has a separate trunk lid.219

Against its rivals

  • Superb vs Volkswagen Passat 1.5 SEL

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Superb9.1 s
    Volkswagen Passat 1.5 SEL8.6 s
    19
  • Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport

    Superb vs Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Superb9.1 s
    Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport7.8 s
    19
  • Volkswagen Passat Estate

    Superb vs Volkswagen Passat Estate

    Starting price lower is better

    Superb38,135 £
    Volkswagen Passat Estate40,875 £
    14

Prices

Value today $14.0K–$34.0K25

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 2010201520202025 Value today: $14,000–$34,000 2008 · $31,654 · UK Mk2 base; £1~$1.852019 · $35,488 · UK SE L 1.5 manual; £1~$1.282023 · $34,720 · UK SE base, approx.; £1~$1.242026 · $47,840 · UK SE 1.5 hatch; £1~$1.302026 · $49,576 · UK SE 1.5 wagon; £1~$1.302026 · $65,085 · UK SportLine TSI 4x4 wagon; £1~$1.3
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2008Price when new$31,654UK Mk2 base; £1~$1.85
2019Price when new$35,488UK SE L 1.5 manual; £1~$1.28
2023Price when new$34,720UK SE base, approx.; £1~$1.24
2026Price when new$47,840UK SE 1.5 hatch; £1~$1.30
2026Price when new$49,576UK SE 1.5 wagon; £1~$1.30
2026Price when new$65,085UK SportLine TSI 4x4 wagon; £1~$1.3
2026Value today$14,000–$34,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “The wagon that became Škoda's quickest”
    • “860,000 third-generation Superbs”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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