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Kia Stonic vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Skoda Kodiaq?

Kia Stonic vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

Stonic

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 Stonic is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Kodiaq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.7 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Stonic

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is visibly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers substantially more boot space – 910 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 558 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries markedly more – 563 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq is far ahead 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 £37,900
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/100km
  • Electric Range 119 - 122 km
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Reviews Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Jan
18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
4 Feb 2026, 13:19:36

I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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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
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 128 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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