Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI sets Guinness fuel economy record
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI drives 2,831 km on one tank, sets Guinness record
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI sets Guinness fuel economy record
The Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI set a Guinness World Record by driving 2,831 km on one tank at 2.61 l/100 km, proving setup and pace can unlock diesel efficiency.
2025-10-22T23:38:18+03:00
2025-10-22T23:38:18+03:00
2025-10-22T23:38:18+03:00
The Skoda Superb liftback with a 2.0 TDI diesel engine has set a world record for fuel efficiency, covering 2,831 kilometers without refueling. The achievement has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records. Behind the wheel was 2025 European Rally champion Miko Marczyk, who departed from Łódź, Poland, and drove through Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.The team maintained an average speed of about 80 km/h, with fuel use of just 2.61 liters per 100 km—well below the rated 4.8 liters. On one section in France, a favorable tailwind helped push consumption down to a remarkable 2.2 l/100 km. Even for a long-range run, those numbers stand out.The car used a 2.0-liter diesel with 148 hp, front-wheel drive, and a 7-speed DSG. For the attempt, it ran on low-rolling-resistance tires and a sport suspension, tweaks that sharpened aerodynamics. With a tank holding only 66 liters, the distance achieved looks all the more striking—proof that careful setup and measured pace can unlock impressive range from a conventional powertrain.Marczyk noted that he intends to beat his own mark by stretching a single tank to 3,000 km. He believes that premium diesel and ideal weather could lift efficiency even further. In the process, the Superb once again underlines that diesel remains a benchmark for frugality, even in the age of electric cars.
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Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI drives 2,831 km on one tank, sets Guinness record
The Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI set a Guinness World Record by driving 2,831 km on one tank at 2.61 l/100 km, proving setup and pace can unlock diesel efficiency.
Michael Powers, Editor
The Skoda Superb liftback with a 2.0 TDI diesel engine has set a world record for fuel efficiency, covering 2,831 kilometers without refueling. The achievement has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records. Behind the wheel was 2025 European Rally champion Miko Marczyk, who departed from Łódź, Poland, and drove through Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
The team maintained an average speed of about 80 km/h, with fuel use of just 2.61 liters per 100 km—well below the rated 4.8 liters. On one section in France, a favorable tailwind helped push consumption down to a remarkable 2.2 l/100 km. Even for a long-range run, those numbers stand out.
The car used a 2.0-liter diesel with 148 hp, front-wheel drive, and a 7-speed DSG. For the attempt, it ran on low-rolling-resistance tires and a sport suspension, tweaks that sharpened aerodynamics. With a tank holding only 66 liters, the distance achieved looks all the more striking—proof that careful setup and measured pace can unlock impressive range from a conventional powertrain.
Marczyk noted that he intends to beat his own mark by stretching a single tank to 3,000 km. He believes that premium diesel and ideal weather could lift efficiency even further. In the process, the Superb once again underlines that diesel remains a benchmark for frugality, even in the age of electric cars.
