Compare the Jaecoo 8 vs Skoda Kodiaq
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
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
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Jaecoo 8 is more powerful than the Skoda Kodiaq, though the Kodiaq can tow more. In town, both cars offer quite good visibility out of the front. Further back, neither is built for adults on long journeys; both have third-row seats that are better suited to children, though in the Jaecoo even they will be quite cramped. At motorway speeds, wind noise is well contained in the Kodiaq, whereas the Jaecoo highlights a bit of wind noise. Using the controls also differs between them, as the Kodiaq has onscreen buttons that are easy to hit, while the Jaecoo has small, awkward-to-press onscreen buttons.
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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 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 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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase) | Boot space, seats up 340 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 448 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,035 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,758 mm x 1,864 mm x 1,659 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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 34.46 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Four 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 1.5T SHS-P Auto | Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 3 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 34.46 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 110 litres | Boot (seats up) 340 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 448 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,035 litres Best |
| Length 4,820 mm | Length 4,758 mm |
| Width 1,930 mm | Width 1,864 mm |
| Height 1,710 mm | Height 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.79 m |
| Turning circle 11.5 m | Turning circle 11.2 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.