In-depth reviews

Skoda Superb Hatchback 1.4 TSI iV Laurin + Klement DSG 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	Laurin + Klement
Price	£46,005
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	7.4
Top Speed	139 mph
Length	4869 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1468 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1675 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth system
CareConnect and Emergency Call
Columbus HDD satellite 3D map navigation with 9.2" colour touch screen, web radio, integrated Wi-Fi
Driver fatigue sensor
E mode button for electric/hybrid drive
eCall emergency system
Electromechanical power steering
Front assist with pedestrian protection
Stop/start engine system and energy recovery
Unique iV virtual cockpit
Voice control system
Wireless smartlink apple carplay, SmartLink+ android auto and mirror link connectivity

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic chassis control
E-noise generator for electric drive with noise emitted upto speed of 50km/h
Two charging cables 16amp for wallbox/chargepoints (mode 3) and 10amp mains charge cable (mode 2)
XDS+

Entertainment

2 USB ports
Bolero radio with 8" touchscreen display
Canton sound system - 610W 10 channel digital amp with 12 speakers, 200W subwoofer, noise cancellation, digital equaliser and 3D surround sound
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome rear diffuser
Chrome strip between rear lights and lower strip on side doors
Chrome window surround
Cornering front fog lights
Electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors with memory function
Front and rear electric windows
Full matrix LED headlights with AFS LED DRL integrated with headlight washer LED rear lights(High function), dynamic indicators and lighting animation
Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
Privacy glass
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Unique front grille with chrome-plated elements and charging socket cover
Unique iV badge on tailgate

Interior Features

12v power point in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support
Front and rear footwell illumination
Front armrest with storage box
Height adjustable front and rear head restraints
Ice scraper
Illuminated and cooled glovebox
Interior lights with control switches
Isofix child seat fittings on outer rear seats
LED front and rear reading lights
One umbrella compartments in driver door with one umbrella in drivers door
Overhead glasses storage compartment
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Removable parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Split folding rear seats
Sport button for hybrid drive delivering maximum system performance
Storage compartment for charging cables under the luggage compartment mat
Storage compartment with cover in luggage compartment side panels
Ticket holder on A Pillar
Ventilated front seats
Virtual pedal for boot opening

Packs

LED package plus - Superb
Winter pack with heated rear seats - Superb

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
7 airbags - Front, front side, curtain, driver's knee airbag with front passenger deactivation switch
Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
Electronic parking brake
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, CBC, multi-collision brake (MKB) and Auto hold
Power operated child lock in rear doors
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless entry and start/stop
Remote central locking with SAFE system
Third remote key

Trim

Piano black inserts
Unique decorative door sills front and rear

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	210
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	144
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	44
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	10
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	38

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.012
Particles	0
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	138
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	131
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	120
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	113
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	162
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	10
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	7
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	29
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.34
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.24
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH	823.5
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL	1167
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	48.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	43.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	46
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	53.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	56.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	38.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	39.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	49.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	51.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	248
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	221.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	248

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.4
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	139 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PROPUS AERO
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1468 mm
Length	4869 mm
Wheelbase	2841 mm
Width	1864 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2031 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	2260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1610 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Max. Loading Weight	585 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1675 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

Most Popular

Opinion - Rutherford don't tax older cars

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y16mu47bw5g { display: none !important; }

Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well

Mike Rutherford argues that the tougher emissions rules must reflect that millions of Brits rely on older cars every day

Opinion

13 Sep 2026

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y16mu47bw5h { display: none !important; }

New Skoda Epiq 2026 review: excellent in almost every way

The new Skoda Epiq arrives to sit below the Elroq and Enyaq in the Czech brand’s all-electric line-up

Road tests