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Subaru Outback vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Skoda Kodiaq?

Subaru Outback vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Kodiaq is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

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, Subaru Outback is only slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more boot space – 910 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries very slightly more – 563 kg compared to 557 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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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Skoda
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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