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Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is a bit cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,657 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 503 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

EV4 Hatchback

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 117 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, Skoda Kodiaq is barely lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 475 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback is slightly ahead 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 £32,200
EV4 Hatchback

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 625 km
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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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Reviews Skoda Kodiaq

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Kia
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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