Compare the Skoda Kodiaq vs Volvo EX30
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
8/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Skoda Kodiaq is longer than the Volvo EX30, can tow more and can have a third row of seats, which the EX30 cannot. In return, the EX30 is more powerful. Around town, you get light steering in both cars, though you will find the occasional hard, scratchy plastic lower down on the dashboard in each. When driving on twisty roads, the EX30 is actually pretty good fun. By contrast, the Kodiaq is not very much fun to punt down a twisting back road, although it is perfectly capable of staying safe and stable.
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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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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 340 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 318 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,035 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,000 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) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 200kW P5 51kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size Electric • 272 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 340 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 318 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,035 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres |
| Length 4,758 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,864 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,659 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.79 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 11.2 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.