Compare performance (265 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 36500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or VW Passat?
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.
VW Passat has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36500 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Skoda Kodiaq with 1.50 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Passat performs minimal better – achieving up to 135 km, about 13 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
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 VW Passat has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.
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 curb weight, VW Passat is hardly perceptible lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeable more room – 910 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs barely noticeable better – up to 2105 L, which is about 185 L more than the VW Passat.
When it comes to payload, VW Passat hardly perceptible takes the win – 577 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.
The VW Passat 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 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.
detailsThe VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Price
36500 - 58500 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
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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
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
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Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Length
4917 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Width
1849 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Height
1521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 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
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
VW
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The Skoda Kodiaq is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.