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Skoda Kodiaq vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Volvo V90?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Volvo V90

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Skoda Kodiaq is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Kodiaq with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers visibly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 34 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

Kodiaq

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is markedly lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 422 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 651 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries very slightly more – 563 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Skoda Kodiaq
Volvo V90

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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Skoda Kodiaq
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,758 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
226 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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