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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Kodiaq – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: BMW 3 Series Touring meets Skoda Kodiaq.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Kodiaq has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 123 km, about 26 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more room – 910 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs noticeable better – up to 2105 L, which is about 595 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq minimal takes the win – 563 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Kodiaq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kodiaq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,800
Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 8.2 L
  • Electric Range : 113 - 123 km

BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Skoda Kodiaq

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The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Skoda Kodiaq
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
113 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
9 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.