Used Skoda Superb Estate for sale: everything you need to know

Skoda has always offered good value but the Skoda Superb Estate is probably one of the best examples of getting more for your money. Modern estate cars don’t come much bigger, but the Superb was invariably cheaper than its closest new rivals, and the savings continue if you’re considering a used example.

The name’s no misnomer either - the Superb really is an… excellent car. Not the kind to get you out of bed early on a morning perhaps, but if you’re forced out of bed for a cold winter commute, then at least it’ll ease you into the day gently. And if you really do need plenty of boot space, it’s one of the best choices around.

Under the skin the Superb is similar to the Volkswagen Passat Estate, which is another car you should have on your radar, while the Ford Mondeo Estate and Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer both look good value as used buys too. The Skoda Kodiaq is an option if you’d prefer an SUV to a traditional estate.

Should you buy a Skoda Superb Estate?

It used to be that if you wanted an estate car with a genuinely big boot then you knock on Volvo’s door and drive out in the biggest, boxiest thing they could offer. Today though you’ll probably throw your money Skoda’s way - best illustrated by the fact that the Skoda Superb’s 660-litre boot (with the rear seats up) is a full 100 litres bigger than that of the Volvo V90.

And like those old Volvos, Skoda does the practical and understated thing quite well too. The Skoda badge has never been and likely never will be snobby, but it’s certainly respected these days, and the Superb Estate’s smart cabin, comfortable ride quality and spacious interior all make it a great car for covering longer distances, or simply taking the stress out of the commute.

That’s the case with basically all of the Superb’s engine options, which do a good job of mixing useful performance with relatively low fuel consumption. And while the car’s size, weight, and bias towards comfort mean that it’s not exactly exciting to drive, it’s still perfectly pleasant, and competent enough to make good progress when you need it.

To cap it all, the Superb Estate is safe, well-equipped (making it good value new, but even better value used), and Skoda has a strong reputation for reliability too, despite the mixed reputation of some of its Volkswagen Group siblings.

The Volkswagen Passat Estate is probably closest to the Superb Estate in what it offers (and indeed how it drives and feels), losing out a little to the Skoda on space but enjoying the slightly better image of its VW badge. The Ford Mondeo Estate and Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer are worth a look if you’re considering older Superbs (the Mondeo disappeared in 2022, the Insignia in 2020), while premium-badged options include the Volvo V90 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate.

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What’s the best used Skoda Superb Estate model to buy?

As we note in our full review, there are really no poor choices in the Superb Estate range. The smallest petrol engine performs well and doesn’t use much fuel while basic SE trim actually isn’t very basic at all and comes with plenty of kit - yet you’d be equally justified in indulging in the performance of the 280PS petrol or the all-round ability of the more powerful diesels, and pairing them with the style or luxury of the Superb’s top trim lines.

There’s probably a sweet spot somewhere in the middle though, which means the 150PS 2-litre TDI, and probably SE L trim with (in later models at least) its LED matrix headlights, heated leather seats, and electric tailgate.

Used Skoda Superb Estate fuel economy and performance

• Skoda Superb Estate 1.5 TSI 150: The smallest engine in the Superb Estate is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol making 150PS and fitted with a standard seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. 0-62mph takes 9.3 seconds, while combined economy is up to 44mpg.
• Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 190: Skoda’s 2-litre TSI petrol produces 190PS and is again only offered with a DSG auto, for 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds. Combined economy is quoted at 39.9mpg.
• Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 280 4x4: The most powerful Superb Estate develops 280PS from its 2-litre engine, has a DSG automatic, and is all-wheel drive. 0-62mph now takes only 5.3 seconds, and Skoda says it’ll do 33.2mpg combined.
• Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 150: Like the petrol models, all later Superb Estate diesels are DSG-only. The entry-level diesel is a 2-litre model with 150PS, matching the TSI 150’s 9.3-second 0-62mph but extending economy to 56mpg.
• Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 200: With 200PS from the 2-litre diesel, economy drops to 51.5mpg, but it’s quicker to accelerate too, with an 8-second 0-62mph time.
• Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 200 4x4: The 200PS diesel is also available with four wheel drive, cutting the 0-62mph time down to 7.4 seconds, while economy dips slightly to 47.3mpg combined.

What used Skoda Superb Estate trim levels are available?

As the current generation Skoda Superb has been around since 2015 (with an all-new model due in 2024), the brand has offered it with several engine and trim options over the years. It would get far too confusing to list them all below, particularly where equipment has changed in individual trim levels, so the variants listed below are a representative sample of cars from around 2020-2023 - though there may be small differences even among these models. Generally, you can assume older cars to be slightly less well equipped than the models below, and very recent ones may have a little more kit, or different trim line names. As Skoda’s range-topper though, and the brand’s mission being value for money, Superbs have always been fairly well-equipped.

• The Skoda Superb Estate SE comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille surround, fabric trim, a two-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel, a digital driver display, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, electric folding mirrors, and front and rear parking sensors.
• The Skoda Superb Estate SE L steps up to 18-inch alloy wheels, LED matrix headlights, privacy glass, leather upholstery, heated front seats, electric driver seat adjustment with lumbar support and a memory function, electric boot operation, heated door mirrors, satellite navigation, keyless go, and a chrome trim strip between the tail lights.
• The Skoda Superb Estate Sportline Plus is most notable for a set of 19-inch alloy wheels and a black grille surround, as well as the replacement of other chrome exterior details with black trim. It also gets microsuede sports seats, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, a larger 9.2-inch touchscreen, and a Performance Monitor function within the screen for extra driver information.
• The Skoda Superb Estate Laurin & Klement is the luxury model of the range, and gets 18-inch alloy wheels, LED matrix headlights, a leather interior with three trim colour options, ventilated front seats and heated front and rear seats, Dynamic Chassis Control, a rear-view parking camera, three-zone climate control, a foot-operated automatic tailgate, and a heated leather steering wheel.

Used Skoda Superb Estate dimensions and boot size

The Skoda Scala’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4862mm
• Width: 1864mm (without mirrors), 2031mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1496mm

The Skoda Scala’s boot size is:

• 660 litres
• 1950 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Skoda Superb Estate road tax

As the current generation Superb Estate arrived prior to April 2017 when the UK’s VED system changed, some older models can be very cheap indeed to tax - as little as £20, in the case of the 1.6 TDI, or even nothing at all for the Bluemotion. After April 2017, you’ll be paying a flat rate of £180, or £570 for cars that cost more than £40,000 brand new - though this surcharge disappears from the car’s seventh year onwards.

How much is it to insure a Skoda Superb Estate?

Early S models start as low as insurance group 14, while the highest insurance group on a Superb Estate is 31, for the most powerful petrol 4x4 in range-topping Laurin & Klement trim. That’s pretty similar to the Volkswagen Passat Estate, which spans groups 12-33.

Read our full Skoda Superb Estate review