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SEAT Ateca vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or Skoda Kodiaq?

SEAT Ateca vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly 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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 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 considerably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Ateca

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, SEAT Ateca is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers substantially more boot space – 910 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries marginally more – 563 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 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
SEAT Ateca
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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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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SEAT Ateca
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
-
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Skoda
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