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Skoda Kodiaq vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or SEAT Ateca?

Skoda Kodiaq vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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.

SEAT Ateca is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Ateca

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Kodiaq

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is markedly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more boot space – 910 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries only slightly more – 563 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq stands well ahead of its rival 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
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
Skoda Kodiaq
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Skoda Kodiaq
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,758 mm
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General

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