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Ford Focus vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Skoda Superb Combi?

Ford Focus vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Ford Focus

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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • slightly lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Focus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Focus is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Superb Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus offers barely more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Superb Combi tops out at 232 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers marginally more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Focus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is slightly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,920 L, about 566 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries very slightly more – 584 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
Ford Focus
Skoda Superb Combi

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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Ford Focus
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Skoda
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