Skoda Superb — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A massive executive hatchback and estate, offering rear legroom that rivals luxury limousines and highly efficient TDI engines.
The third-generation Skoda Superb is a massive family car available as a five-door liftback or a cavernous estate. It is highly popular with taxi drivers and fleet managers for its vast interior space.
It shares its mechanical layout with the Volkswagen Passat. The 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines are highly recommended for motorway cruising, combining strong performance with high economy.
Real-world fuel economy for the diesel version is excellent, averaging around 50 MPG, while the 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine (with cylinder deactivation) averages around 39-42 MPG.
TL;DR
39 MPG
Real-world petrol
50 MPG
Real-world diesel
66L
Tank capacity
£90.29
Full tank (petrol)
15.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Skoda Superb achieves an estimated 39 MPG (petrol) and 50 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 66-litre tank completely costs approximately £90.29 (petrol) or £93.79 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
39
Real-world MPG
Petrol
45.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
50
Real-world MPG
Diesel
58.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £797 | £646 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1180 | £956 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1595 | £1292 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2392 | £1938 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3189 | £2584 |
| Full tank (66L) | £90.29 | £93.79 |
| Cost per mile | 15.9p | 12.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Superb compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Superb
The Superb has a massive 66-litre fuel tank; plan your refuels at cheap supermarket pumps to save money.
On DSG automatic models, use the Eco mode to allow the car to coast when you lift off the accelerator.
Keep speed consistent on motorway journeys using the standard cruise control.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Skoda Superb achieving ~39 MPG real-world, if you fill 53 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.30
Gross saving on fuel
£0.48
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.82
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 33 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Skoda Superb?
The Skoda Superb achieves approximately 39 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 45.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 50 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Skoda Superb?
The Skoda Superb has a fuel tank of 66 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £90.29. Diesel costs approximately £93.79 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Skoda Superb?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Skoda Superb costs approximately £1180 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1595. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Skoda Superb?
In a Skoda Superb doing ~39 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 53-litre fill nets approximately £4.82 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 33 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Skoda Superb cost per mile in fuel?
The Skoda Superb costs approximately 15.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.77 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Skoda Superb?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Skoda Superb is 45.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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