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Skoda Kodiaq vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Skoda Kodiaq vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Kodiaq

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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 25 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Kodiaq

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, BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more boot space – 910 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 595 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries marginally more – 563 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a solid overall lead 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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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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zlatko P.
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more for money, pracical

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4,758 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
226 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Kodiaq have?

The Skoda Kodiaq is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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