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Kia Sportage vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared

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?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Skoda Kodiaq

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Sportage

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Kia Sportage
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 Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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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 Sportage
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
2105 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.