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Skoda Kodiaq vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or VW Transporter Bus?

Skoda Kodiaq vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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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:

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,601 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus 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 VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 202 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 Transporter Bus offers marginally more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is moderately lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers slightly more boot space – 910 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 580 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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