Škoda Guide
Škoda has evolved considerably from the value-led Volkswagen Group alternative it once was, with prices, technology and design now much more closely aligned with its Volkswagen sister brand.
Practicality remains central, with spacious interiors, strong comfort levels and a range of body styles designed to satisfy different customer needs. Buyers are also offered an unusually broad choice of powertrains, spanning petrol and diesel engines, mild and plug-in hybrids, and a rapidly expanding range of fully electric models.
Current Models
Škoda Fabia (21-) | RRP From : £21,240 Powertrains : Petrol Key rivals : Dacia Sandero, Fiat Grande Panda, MG3, Toyota Yaris, Vauxhall Corsa |
The Škoda Fabia remains a comfortable and practical small car, helped by its roomy cabin and Google‑based touchscreen that modernises the interior. Its petrol engines will soon be joined by mild‑hybrid options, a welcome update that should further strengthen Škoda’s long‑running presence in the small‑car segment.
Škoda Scala (19-) | RRP From : £24,225 Powertrains : Petrol Key rivals : Citroën C4, Kia K4, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, Vauxhall Astra |
The Škoda Scala isn’t the newest hatchback on sale, but it’s one of the best‑value choices and arguably the strongest value model in Škoda’s range. A large boot and comfortable cabin make it a practical everyday option, effectively replacing the old Fabia Estate in a more dynamic C‑segment body style.
Škoda Octavia (20-) | RRP From : £28,740 Powertrains : Petrol, Diesel, MHEV Key rivals : Dacia Striker, Kia K4, Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, Vauxhall Astra |
The Škoda Octavia continues to undercut many similarly sized rivals, offering hatchback and estate body styles alongside petrol, diesel and mild-hybrid power. widening its appeal. The estate version is a highlight, offering a boot size normally expected from SUVs and making it a very practical family option.
Škoda Superb (24-) | RRP From : £37,080 Powertrains : Petrol, Diesel, MHEV, PHEV Key rivals : BYD Seal 6, Jaecoo 8, MG S9, Peugeot 5008, Volkswagen Passat |
The Škoda Superb, twin to the Volkswagen Passat, gives buyers the hatchback option the VW sibling no longer offers. While some shoppers seeking maximum practicality may lean toward an SUV, the Superb can handle most loads with ease, offering a more dynamic body shape that still delivers impressive everyday usability.
Škoda Kamiq (19-) | RRP From : £25,730 Powertrains : Petrol Key rivals : Dacia Duster, Hyundai Kona, Renault Captur, SEAT Arona, Vauxhall Frontera |
The Kamiq takes the straightforward ingredients of the Fabia and Scala and packages them into a compact crossover. A 400-litre boot and useful passenger space make it a practical choice, although its relatively conventional petrol-only range now faces increasingly sophisticated hybrid competition.
Škoda Epiq (26-) | RRP From : £26,200 Powertrains : EV Key rivals : Alfa Romeo Junior, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV3, Leapmotor B03x, Renault 4 E-Tech |
The Epiq brings Škoda into the affordable electric crossover market, sitting below the Elroq in both size and price. Built around the Volkswagen Group's latest electric architecture, it combines front-wheel drive with batteries of up to 52kWh. Compact exterior dimensions and practical packaging make it an important addition to the brand's expanding EV range.
Škoda Elroq (24-) | RRP From : £32,795 Powertrains : EV Key rivals : Citroën ë-C5, Leapmotor B10, MG S5, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Toyota CH-R+ |
The Škoda Elroq faces rivals that offer more space for less money, but it still represents strong value, especially on the used market. It’s comfortable and easy to live with, and its touchscreen‑dominated dashboard shows how Škoda is following Volkswagen’s tech‑first cabin approach in its latest electric models.
Škoda Enyaq (21-) | RRP From : £38,470 Powertrains : EV Key rivals : KGM Torres, Kia EV5, Leapmotor C10, MG S6, Vauxhall Grandland Electric |
The Škoda Enyaq is the brand’s first dedicated EV, entering a crowded class but still offering strong value, especially on the used market. It’s spacious and comfortable, and also available in a fastback coupe‑SUV body style. Used examples are a real steal for what you get, helping offset the high purchase price typical of large electric SUVs.
Škoda Karoq (17-) | RRP From : £30,960 Powertrains : Petrol, Diesel Key rivals : Citroën C3-Aircross, Jaecoo 7, MG ZS, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Symbioz |
The Karoq is one of the older members of Škoda's range, but its straightforward approach remains appealing. A large 521-litre boot, petrol and diesel engines and sensible dimensions make it a particularly usable family SUV.
Škoda Kodiaq (24-) | RRP From : £39,390 Powertrains : Petrol, Diesel, PHEV Key rivals : Chery Tiggo 9, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Peugeot 5008, Volkswagen Tayron |
The second‑generation Kodiaq is a spacious family SUV offering five or seven seats alongside petrol, diesel and plug‑in hybrid power. Large luggage capacity remains a major attraction, and new‑generation technology plus an interior similar to the Volkswagen Tayron help it remain a sound option for larger families.
Škoda Peaq (26-) | RRP From : £51,980 Powertrains : EV Key rivals : Chery Tiggo 9, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Jaecoo 8, Kia EV9, MG S9 |
The Peaq sits at the top of Škoda's electric range, bringing genuine seven-seat capability to the brand's EV line-up. Its 91kWh battery offers up to 395 miles of WLTP range, while all-wheel-drive versions provide as much as 295bhp. With three usable rows of seats and substantial luggage capacity when fewer passengers are carried, it effectively provides an electric counterpart to the Kodiaq.
Specifications, dimensions and prices were correct at the time of the latest update. Recommended retail prices are official UK list prices, while pre-registered and used values are approximate UK market figures and may vary depending on specification, mileage, condition and location. Recommended retail prices include any applicable UK Government electric vehicle grant where available but exclude dealer discounts, manufacturer incentives and other retail offers. Dimensions are shown as length × width × height. Width figures exclude exterior mirrors unless otherwise stated. Dimensions and luggage capacities can vary slightly between powertrains, specifications and versions. Boot capacities are manufacturer figures measured to the parcel shelf or load cover unless otherwise stated. Power figures are shown in bhp where used, with manufacturer PS or kW outputs converted where required. Electric driving ranges are WLTP combined figures. Unless otherwise stated, vehicle images are manufacturer press photographs provided by Škoda and remain the copyright of their respective owners.
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