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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Kodiaq?

Kia Sorento

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Kodiaq has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs clearly better – achieving up to 122 km, about 67 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 265 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs evident better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls slight stronger with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is somewhat lighter – 1684 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeable more room – 910 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2105 L, which is about 28 L more than the Kia Sorento.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento to a small extent takes the win – 685 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Kia Sorento
Skoda Kodiaq

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from about £36,800
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
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km

Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Skoda Kodiaq

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Kia Sorento
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 59300 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
2105 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.