Compare performance (239 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Skoda Kodiaq?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia Sportage has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6686 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
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 slight edge – offering 265 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 26 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 Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs slightly better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Kodiaq pulls to a small extent stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers evident more room – 910 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 323 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs to a small extent better – up to 2105 L, which is about 329 L more than the Kia Sportage.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The Skoda Kodiaq 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.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe 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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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Skoda
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.