Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or Skoda Kodiaq fits your lifestyle better.
In the ever-growing segment of compact SUVs, the Kia Sportage and the Skoda Kodiaq stand out as formidable contenders in 2024. With innovations and design improvements, these vehicles cater to diverse driving preferences and lifestyles. Below, we delve into their technical capabilities and the unique features each brings to the table.
The Kia Sportage boasts modern styling with dimensions comprising a length of 4515mm, a width of 1865mm, and a height of 1650mm. This makes it compact yet spacious, ideal for city driving without compromising on interior space. With its curb weight ranging between 1526kg and 1715kg, it presents a balanced ride.
On the other hand, the Skoda Kodiaq slightly edges out in size with a length ranging from 4758mm to 4761mm, a width of 1864mm, and a height reaching up to 1683mm. The Kodiaq's larger dimensions allow for a more extensive boot capacity of up to 910 liters and a curb weight between 1661kg and 1859kg, offering a robust road presence.
The Kia Sportage features a diverse range of powertrains, including diesel and petrol mild hybrids, a full hybrid option, a standard petrol, and a plug-in hybrid variant. Power figures range from 136HP to 252HP, with a torque peak at 350Nm, ensuring spirited performance. The CO2 efficiency class for these variants ranges from B to F, flexible for differing environmental concerns.
Skoda's Kodiaq adopts a slightly different approach, presenting plug-in hybrids as well as petrol and diesel engines. With power figures from 150HP to a robust 265HP and torque peaking at 400Nm, it offers a dynamic driving experience. Kodiaq's efficiency is notable with a CO2 efficiency class ranging from B to G, and it excels in fuel consumption, with the hybrid variant managing as low as 0.4L/100km.
In terms of speed, the Kodiaq outpaces with maximum speeds between 205 km/h and 231 km/h, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration as fast as 6.3 seconds. Kia Sportage provides maximum speeds between 180 km/h and 194 km/h, with acceleration from 0-100km/h as quick as 8.3 seconds. While not as rapid as the Kodiaq, the Sportage ensures a harmonious blend of efficiency and spirited performance.
Both SUVs pack a punch with the latest automotive technology. The Kia Sportage brings an arsenal of driving aids and safety features such as lane-keeping assistance and automated emergency braking as standard across its range. Its versatility in hybrid integration sets a benchmark in eco-friendly technology.
Meanwhile, the Skoda Kodiaq enhances driver comfort with digital cockpits, adaptive cruise control, and a variety of assistance systems that simplify driving in challenging conditions. Its high-tech infotainment system and connectivity options cater to tech-savvy motorists.
The choice between the Kia Sportage and the Skoda Kodiaq boils down to personal preference and specific needs. The Sportage appeals to drivers in search of a compact yet versatile SUV with eco-friendly options. In contrast, the Kodiaq entices with its larger dimensions and powerful performance options. Both competitors prove that the compact SUV segment is vibrant and full of life, catering to a broad spectrum of consumer desires and lifestyle needs.
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 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 4.60 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 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kodiaq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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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.
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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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Costs and Consumption |
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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
0.4 - 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
113 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
9 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 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
1945 - 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
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-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
B, F, G, E
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.
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