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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 36800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Skoda Kodiaq?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Skoda Kodiaq

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Vito Bus has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 518 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 6.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs decisively better – achieving up to 370 km, about 247 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

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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 a bit edge – offering 265 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs distinct better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 91 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls a bit 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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is clearly perceptible lighter – 1684 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers distinct more room – 1390 L compared to 910 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs convincingly better – up to 4990 L, which is about 2885 L more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus convincingly takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 514 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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
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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
Mercedes Vito Bus
Skoda Kodiaq

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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Skoda Kodiaq

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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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Mercedes Vito Bus
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Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
113 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
9 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Vito Bus?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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