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Kia EV9 vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Skoda Kodiaq?

Kia EV9 vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Kodiaq is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,285 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 441 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Kodiaq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 243 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is substantially lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 708 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 577 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries very slightly more – 615 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly superior 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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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