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    2012 Skoda Superb

    New from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 10.4 L / 100km

    About the Skoda Superb

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Skoda Superb is a large car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambition variant and topping out at $58,490 for the Elegance.

    There are 2 variants of the Superb available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm) and 3.6L petrol direct injection (191kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Superb is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    59.09 - 105.23 kW/t
    59.09 kW/t
    174.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    565 - 633 litres
    462 litres
    633 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.1 - 10.4 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    13 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    577 - 984 km
    554 km
    1,263 km
    Price
    $38,990 - $58,490
    $38,990
    $66,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    1,996 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 - 141 mm
    139 mm
    141 mm

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    2012 Skoda Superb Specs

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    Ambition

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
      • Disc Player Boot Media Type: Cd
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pq35
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 60.84
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1670
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 565
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 988
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1468
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1195
      • Front Track (mm): 1545
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 47.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1462
      • Overall Length (mm): 4838
      • Overall Width (mm): 1817
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 956
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1451
      • Rear Track (mm): 1518
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11520
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2761
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 167
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 938
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Manual
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1693
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1678
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Elegance

    Adds to Ambition:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1537
      • Rear Track (mm): 1510
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Ambition:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Rds
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1545
      • Rear Track (mm): 1518
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2012 Skoda Superb Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Superb

    The most fuel efficient Skoda Superb is the Ambition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Skoda Superb that uses the most amount of fuel is the Elegance with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Skoda Superb variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Skoda Superb Fuel Economy

    2012 Skoda Superb Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Skoda Superb?

    The Skoda Superb offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Skoda Superb FAQs

    The cheapest Skoda Superb is the Ambition that starts from $38,990.

    The most expensive Skoda Superb is the Elegance that starts from $58,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Skoda Superb is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Ambition and Elegance.

    The largest Skoda Superb is the Ambition which measures 1817mm wide, 4838mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful Skoda Superb is the Elegance which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Skoda Superb is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Skoda Superb is the Elegance which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Skoda Superb may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.