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Hyundai Kona vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Skoda Kodiaq?

Hyundai Kona vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter

Skoda Kodiaq

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  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Kona is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers substantially more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 392 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers a bit more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq is visibly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Kona

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more boot space – 910 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 444 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 805 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries somewhat more – 563 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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Skoda Kodiaq

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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more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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