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Skoda Kodiaq vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or CUPRA Formentor?

Skoda Kodiaq vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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

Kodiaq

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.

CUPRA Formentor is barely cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,636 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Skoda Kodiaq with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 4 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Formentor

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 CUPRA Formentor offers visibly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers a bit more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Kodiaq

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more boot space – 910 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 460 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries marginally more – 563 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive 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 £35,200
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 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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Reviews Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
CUPRA
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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