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Skoda Kodiaq vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Suzuki Vitara?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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 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.

Suzuki Vitara is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,306 £.

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

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 304 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Vitara

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 184 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Suzuki Vitara 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 307 Nm. That’s about 93 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, Suzuki Vitara is markedly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 535 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries noticeably more – 563 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 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
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
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Skoda Kodiaq
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Suzuki
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