The Skoda Superb iV and Volkswagen Passat GTE estates use the same mechanical platform, the same 154bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine (with an electric motor that brings combined power up to 215bhp) and the same 13kWh battery. The Passat has an official electric-only range of 35 miles to the Superb’s 34, and while you can have the plug The Škoda Superb MK2 is generally a reliable car, although it has some minor ailments. One of them is the quick wear of the liftback boot lid actuators, because it is heavy. The wiring harness is also abraded. Skoda Superb hatchback (2008-2015): owner reviews Very good mechanical reliability, electrical could be improved, but all in all a reliable car and miles ahead of anything the French can make. The Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG combines searing straight line performance with on the face of it, rather straightforward. You take one understated family car, add a dollop of Skoda has announced the global engine line-up for the new Superb – a 150hp, mild-hybrid 1.5-litre petrol; 204hp and 265hp 2.0-litre petrol, with the latter driving both axles; a 150hp, two-wheel The car Skoda Superb Estate SE L 1.4 TSI iV Run by John Bradshaw, senior photographer. As for mechanical reliability, I have no gripes whatsoever. While many cars get to settle into a Seat and Skoda are very similar, but Seat is marketed more towards younger people (much more angular styling and focus on smaller cars) and the Skoda older (more reserved styling and focus on larger cars). Seat is a little cheaper and the interiors reflect that but they're still well built cars and nice places to sit in. “No pun needed: the Skoda Superb is excellent. Every inch an Audi A6 rival. Honest ” tlRnIZT.