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Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Skoda Kodiaq?

Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Symbioz

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Symbioz is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 107 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 Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq is markedly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Symbioz

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is noticeably lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more boot space – 910 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 334 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 423 L more than the Renault Symbioz.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries moderately more – 563 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq stands well ahead of its rival 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
Renault Symbioz
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Skoda Kodiaq

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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Renault Symbioz
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 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
102 - 136 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, 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
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
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