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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,920–$42,203 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2016 Skoda Superb is a sedan that earns a Carivo score of 7.6/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.3/10, while Reliability at 7.0/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.0/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.3/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.5/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.8/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $31,920–$42,203, 20 MPG, seating 5, the Skoda Superb sits in the mid-market bracket of the sedan segment. At 7.6/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 10 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2016 Skoda Superb will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good sedan should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2016 Skoda Superb ranks #494 of 1310 sedans in the Carivo database — better than 62% of the segment. Its 7.6/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $31,920 starting price is about 15% above the segment's median of $27,664.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sedan ranking →
Across the Superb model years we've scored, the 2016 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.1/10 | $43,260 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.0/10 | $42,000 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.9/10 | $40,740 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $39,480 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.8/10 | $38,220 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.8/10 | $36,960 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.8/10 | $35,700 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.8/10 | $34,440 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.6/10 | $33,180 | Read review → |
| 2016 (this review) | 7.6/10 | $31,920 | |
| 2015 | 7.6/10 | $30,660 | Read review → |
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