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Skoda Kodiaq vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Corolla Cross is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Corolla 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 markedly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla Cross is visibly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more boot space – 910 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 485 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries very slightly more – 563 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq is clearly superior 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
Skoda Kodiaq
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Skoda Kodiaq
Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 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
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4,758 mm
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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