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Skoda Kodiaq vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Suzuki S-Cross?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki S-Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 significantly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq is slightly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Suzuki S-Cross tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 165 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki S-Cross is noticeably lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 875 L more than the Suzuki S-Cross.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries clearly more – 563 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq is far ahead overall 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,758 mm
Length
4,305 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Max trunk capacity
1,230 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
226 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Suzuki
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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