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Lexus ES vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (46600 £ vs 36800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Skoda Kodiaq?

Lexus ES

Skoda Kodiaq

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

ES @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

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.

Skoda Kodiaq has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9737 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

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 has a slightly edge – offering 265 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs noticeable better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

ES @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Lexus ES is minimal lighter – 1680 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 456 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq a bit takes the win – 563 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £36,800
Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 8.2 L
  • Electric Range : 113 - 123 km
Lexus ES
Skoda Kodiaq

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Skoda Kodiaq

5 (1 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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Lexus ES
Skoda Kodiaq
ES @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation
Kodiaq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Costs and Consumption

Price
46600 - 59300 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
115 g/km
co2
9 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1680 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4975 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1445 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Skoda
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus ES is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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