Compare performance (265 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Volvo XC60?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Meet the contenders: the Skoda Kodiaq and the Volvo XC60, two SUVs that play very different roles in family garages. The Kodiaq leans on sensible packaging and everyday usefulness, while the XC60 trades on refinement and a composed presence. This duel sets practicality against polish, and personality wins or loses depending on your driveway.
On the street the Kodiaq comes across as unflashy and honest, a tool that wears quality without shouting about it. The Volvo, by contrast, feels curated — softer lines, quieter surfaces and a cabin that invites slowing down rather than speeding up. That difference in attitude shows itself in how each car behaves and how it makes you feel after a long day.
For day-to-day duties the Kodiaq’s strengths are obvious: flexible load space, straightforward controls and packaging that makes wrangling kids, clubs or weekend projects less of a chore. The XC60 plays the long game with a cocoon-like cabin, composed ride and tech that reduces the stress of motorway miles. In tight city spots the Volvo’s manners help it feel smaller, while the Kodiaq rewards owners who regularly need to carry awkward or bulky cargo.
Choose the Kodiaq and your justification will be practical — sensible ownership, functional versatility and getting real use from every inch of the car. Choose the XC60 and you'll talk about presence, a softer ride and the quiet reassurance of premium materials and Scandinavian design. Both are defensible choices; it’s down to whether you want solutions or a statement.
If you see yourself as the Rational Decision-Maker or the Pragmatist, the Kodiaq will feel like a natural ally — sensible, dependable and built to handle household life without drama. Commuters who double as weekend adventurers and families who prioritise usable space will appreciate its straightforward strengths. It’s a car for people who prefer practicality and functionality to fashion.
If the Kodiaq is the pragmatic toolbox, the XC60 is the living-room-on-wheels, aimed at Comfort Seekers and buyers who prize design and brand feel. It’s for those who value a soothing cabin, polished manners and an image that speaks to refinement rather than utility. If that sounds like you, dive into the spec sheet next to see where the differences really sit on paper.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Kodiaq is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,400 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 1.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 43 km more than the Volvo XC60.
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 XC60 offers markedly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers considerably more torque with 669 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.
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, Skoda Kodiaq is visibly lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries barely more – 563 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
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.
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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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
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Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Electric Range
79 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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co2
59 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
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Curb weight
2,150 kg
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
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Width
1,902 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Payload
510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Power HP
335 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Power kW
247 - 299 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
Volvo
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