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Skoda Kodiaq vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (265 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Land Rover Defender?
Skoda Kodiaq vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Kodiaq
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Kodiaq is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,980 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 74 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 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.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is noticeably lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers somewhat more boot space – 910 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Skoda Kodiaq 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 £37,900
Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq
Land Rover Defender
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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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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
37,900 - 50,600 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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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
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,864 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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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
-
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Max Speed
-
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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
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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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