BMW X4 vs Skoda Kodiaq – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the BMW X4 costs 51900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

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 BMW X4 has a decisively edge – offering 510 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X4 performs minimal 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 BMW X4 pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Skoda Kodiaq is slightly lighter – 1684 kg compared to 1875 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs distinct better – up to 2105 L, which is about 675 L more than the BMW X4.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 545 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.