Compare the Skoda Kodiaq vs Hyundai Santa Fe
2026
Adventurer's Choice Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
At a motorway cruise, both the Skoda Kodiaq and the Hyundai Santa Fe keep wind noise well-contained. Neither car is very much fun or that enjoyable on a twisty road, though both are perfectly capable of taking corners. You will find more power in the Santa Fe than in the Kodiaq. Reaching the third row of seats is not as easy in the Kodiaq, whereas access into the third row is good in the Santa Fe.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Boot space, seats up 340 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 628 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 2,035 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,949 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,758 mm x 1,864 mm x 1,659 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 1.49 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG | Engine name 1.6 TGDi 239 Hybrid Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.6 L Hybrid • 239 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 1.49 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 340 litres | Boot (seats up) 628 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 2,035 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,949 litres |
| Length 4,758 mm | Length 4,830 mm |
| Width 1,864 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,659 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.79 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 11.2 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.