The fourth-generation Skoda Superb TDI achieved a remarkable fuel economy record by covering a full 2,831 kilometers on a single tank of fuel. This performance nearly halved the official fuel consumption figures announced by the factory.

Diesel Skoda Superb Succeeds in Record Breaking

Behind the wheel for the record attempt was 2025 European Rally Champion Miko Marczyk, a Polish racer known for his passion for economical driving. According to information shared on Skoda’s official website, Marczyk set off from Lodz, Poland, and successfully completed a long route through Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

The specially prepared vehicle for the trip featured a 2.0-liter, 150-horsepower turbodiesel engine and a DSG transmission. Specially designed low-rolling-resistance tires were fitted for the record attempt.

Furthermore, the Sportline suspension system lowered the vehicle’s height by 15 millimeters to improve aerodynamics. The Skoda Superb’s 68-liter tank gave the vehicle a total range of 2,831 kilometers. This translates to an average fuel consumption of 2.61 liters per 100 kilometers, well below the Skoda Superb’s official consumption figure of 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

Marczyk drove extremely carefully throughout the trip, averaging 80 km/h. Thanks to favorable wind conditions in France, fuel consumption briefly dropped to an incredible 2.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

This achievement relies not only on the vehicle’s technical efficiency but also on the driver’s skill. Marczyk isn’t content with this record; he aims to exceed 3,000 kilometers in the same vehicle in the future.

The Polish racer also offers practical advice to drivers to save fuel, including maintaining optimal tire pressure, steering when refreshed, anticipating traffic flow, avoiding unnecessary braking, accelerating smoothly, opting for Eco mode when possible, and considering the wind direction.