Skoda Kodiaq vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 58700 £. That’s a price difference of around 21866 £.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs decisively better – achieving up to 620 km, about 497 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 428 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs somewhat better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly lighter – 1684 kg compared to 2594 kg. The difference is around 910 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 338 L. That’s a difference of about 572 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs to a small extent better – up to 2419 L, which is about 314 L more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 9 to a small extent takes the win – 643 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai IONIQ 9 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai IONIQ 9 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.