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Skoda Kodiaq vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (265 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Land Rover Defender?
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21009 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs decisively better – achieving up to 122 km, about 74 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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 Land Rover Defender has a clearly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.
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Kodiaq
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is noticeable lighter – 1684 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers to a small extent more room – 910 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs a bit better – up to 2105 L, which is about 230 L more than the Land Rover Defender.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Skoda Kodiaq proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kodiaq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £36,800
Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq
Land Rover Defender
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Skoda Kodiaq
5 (2 Reviews)
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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Skoda Kodiaq
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Length
5003 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
Land Rover
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What drive types are available for the Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.