Audi A6 Avant vs Skoda Kodiaq – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Kodiaq has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 12866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs a bit better – achieving up to 123 km, about 22 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 367 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant pulls noticeable stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Kodiaq is slightly lighter – 1684 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 407 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs distinct better – up to 2105 L, which is about 571 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.