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Skoda Kodiaq vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or VW Arteon?

Skoda Kodiaq vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Kodiaq is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers moderately more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is noticeably 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 VW Arteon delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 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, VW Arteon is barely lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more boot space – 910 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 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
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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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Reviews Skoda Kodiaq

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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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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