Mercedes GLA vs Skoda Kodiaq – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Kodiaq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1988 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.90 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs evident better – achieving up to 123 km, about 49 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA has a distinct edge – offering 421 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA pulls slightly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLA is slight lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers convincingly more room – 910 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 475 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs distinct better – up to 2105 L, which is about 675 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq hardly perceptible takes the win – 545 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.