Skoda Superb
Overall: 34.75 out of 37
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| Variant: Ambition |
| Kerb Weight: 1660 kg |
| Year: 2008 |
| Engine: 2 litre diesel manual |
| Category: Medium Car |
| Airbags: Front+Side+head+knee airbags |
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LHD
The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
 The tested model of Skoda Superb was introduced in Australia during 2009. The New Zealand launch was in 2008.
Dual front airbags, driver knee airbag, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist, electronic stability control (ESC) and tyre pressure monitoring are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 5 Stars. The Superb scored 14.75 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.20 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.56 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 7 mm. The accelerator pedal moved downwards 16mm. The steering wheel hub moved 76mm forward, 26mm downward and 15 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 3 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The knee airbag protected the knees and legs. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
412 |
321 |
38 |
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Acceleration |
49.1 |
46.6 |
19.1 |
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Shear |
0.72 |
0.51 |
None |
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Tension |
1.56 |
0.88 |
None |
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Extension |
11 |
24.7 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
27.62 |
25.27 |
16.98 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.11 |
0.09 |
0.11 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.65 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.31 |
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Force Left |
0.4 |
0.4 |
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Force Right |
1.15 |
0.3 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0 |
0 |
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Force Left |
2.25 |
1.53 |
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Force Right |
2.13 |
2.07 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.29/0.26 |
0.32/0.15 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.19/0.43 |
0.5/0.24 |
Pole Test: 2 pts Seat Belt Reminders: 2
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & Conc Loading |
No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' legs. The bonnet surface provided mostly fair protection in the area where a child's head might hit. However, the bonnet was rated as predominantly poor for the protection offered to an adult's head and the front edge of the bonnet scored no points.
Child head impacts 8
Adult head impacts 4
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 6
Total (out of 36) 18
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Version 1, Published on: 11-Jun-09
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