Compare the Skoda Karoq vs Skoda Kodiaq

Not the most exciting SUV, but a brilliant family car
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10
Sensibly styled, and brilliantly practical
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
wowscore
8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these two depends on the scale and tech you need. The Skoda Kodiaq is longer than the Skoda Karoq and can be ordered with a third row of seats, whereas the Karoq cannot. It also gives you a massive 13.0-inch touchscreen and the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain, whereas the Karoq sticks to an 8.0-inch display and leaves you out of luck if you want any hybrid or plug-in hybrid model. Inside, both SUVs offer ISOFIX mounting points on the front passenger seat, handy physical air-conditioning controls rather than buried menus, and cabins that are generally well made, even if you will find some harder plastics lower down in each dashboard.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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SE Edition 1.0 TSI 116 Petrol Manual

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SE 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG Petrol Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 521 litres (4 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 910 litres (5+ suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,630 litres Boot space, seats down 2,105 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,398 mm x 1,841 mm x 1,612 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,758 mm x 1,864 mm x 1,659 mm
Towing capacity 1,200 kg Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £560
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.
48.7 mpg Best
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.
47.9 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 18 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0 TSI 116 Engine name 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 116 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 7
Acceleration 10.3 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 521 litres Boot (seats up) 910 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,630 litres Boot (seats down) 2,105 litres Best
Length 4,398 mm Length 4,758 mm
Width 1,841 mm Width 1,864 mm
Height 1,612 mm Height 1,659 mm
Wheelbase 2.64 m Wheelbase 2.79 m
Turning circle 10.2 m Turning circle 11.2 m

Full features list

  • 17" Scutus anthracite grey alloy wheels with matt black aero covers
  • 18" Miran alloy wheels in black
  • 3 zone climate control with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
  • Exclusive paint
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Loft fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Panoramic sliding sunroof
  • Partition net screen
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Removable towbar with adaptor
  • Running boards
  • Service plan (Your first two services)
  • Steel space saving spare wheel
  • Temporary steel space saver spare wheel
  • Variable boot floor
  • Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
  • Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver airbag
  • ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Emergency rear braking signal
  • Front assist
  • Front side airbags
  • Head airbags
  • Hill hold control
  • Knee airbags
  • Passenger airbag with switch-off function
  • Pedestrian monitor
  • Power operated child safety locks
  • Seatbelt reminder signalisation and pretensioner for all seats
  • Three point seatbelts rear
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Acoustic glass
  • Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror with light and rain sensors
  • Black electric window control buttons
  • Black roof rails
  • Body colour door mirrors and handles
  • Electric front and rear windows with power child proof lock
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding and auto dimming door mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight range control
  • Heated rear windscreen
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights with high functionality welcome effect and dynamic indicators
  • Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
  • Plastic scuff plates in door apertures
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control
  • Safety reflectors on front doors
  • Solid paint
  • Third brake light
  • Towbar preparation
  • Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
  • Amundsen navigation system with 8" touchscreen display and integrated WLAN and web radio
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electro-mechanical Power Assisted Steering
  • Emergency services call system
  • Interior driver monitoring camera
  • Lane assist
  • Multifunction camera for driver assistance system
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Sensor for driver assistance systems
  • Service interval indicator
  • SmartLink wireless for Apple and wired for Android
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • USB C Port x 2 in front centre console
  • Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • 1.5 litre bottle holders in driver and front passenger door panels
  • 12V socket in boot
  • 12v socket in front centre armrest with storage compartment and rear air vents
  • 2 spoke leather heated multifunction steering wheel
  • 2 x Tablet holder
  • 3 rear height adjustable headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
  • Black floor carpet
  • Cargo elements in boot
  • Chrome inner door handles
  • Double sided boot floor
  • Driver/front passenger reading lights
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Foldable hooks in the boot x2
  • Folding tables on the front seat backrests
  • Front head restraints
  • Height adjustable driver and passenger seat
  • Height adjustable front three point seats belts with tensioners
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Ice scraper
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Illuminated luggage compartment
  • Interior noise suppression
  • Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
  • Isofix child seat preparation outer rear
  • Loft fabric upholstery
  • Manual lumbar support for front seats
  • Pearl grey interior ceiling
  • Pen holder
  • Pollen filter
  • Rear backrest release from boot
  • Rear boot cover
  • Rear package tray
  • Rear reading lights
  • Rear seats fixed folding and divided 60:40
  • Rubbish bin door
  • Safety vest holder
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Skoda lettering on steering wheel
  • Storage box in upper central dashboard closed
  • Sunglasses storage compartment
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Textile floor mats
  • Ticket holder
  • Umbrella under passenger seat
  • Under passenger seat storage compartment
  • 8 Speakers
  • DAB radio with Bluetooth
  • USB connection
  • Alarm with interior monitoring, back up horn and tilt sensor with safe function
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and start/stop
  • Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
  • Anodized cross door decor
  • Black centre console
  • Chrome framed air vents
  • Satin black dashboard
  • Satin black door trim
  • Non Smokers pack
  • Parking pack - Karoq
  • Winter pack with heated front seats - Karoq
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • 17" Scutus alloy wheels in silver
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
  • Breakdown and tool kit
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 17" Space saving steel spare wheel for temporary use
  • 18" Soria anthracite polished alloy wheel
  • 18" Space saving steel spare wheel for temporary use
  • 18" Space saving steel spare wheel for temporary use (PJC)
  • 19" Talgar silver polished alloy wheel with black matte aero covers
  • Electrically folding towbar with adaptor
  • Exclusive paint
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Loft design fabric - Black/grey with green and black stitching
  • Lounge design selection - Fabric/suedia faux leather - Grey wool with mustard stitching
  • Metallic paint
  • Net partition
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Running boards
  • Service plan (Your first two services)
  • Variable boot floor
  • Alarm with interior monitoring and tilt sensor with safe function
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Immobiliser
  • Keyless start/stop system (KESSY)
  • Remote central locking with 2 keys
  • 13" satellite navigation touchscreen display
  • Blind spot detection with door exit warning
  • Bluetooth system
  • ChatGPT functionality
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Driver alert - Fatigue and drowsiness monitor
  • Dry display cleaner
  • Emergency call
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Interior driver monitoring camera system
  • Lane assist
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear traffic assist
  • Rear view camera
  • Tailgate unlocking from outside
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • USB C Port x 2 in front centre console
  • Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
  • Voice control system
  • Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless charging for two smartphones (15W) with cooling function
  • 18" Mazeno silver polished alloy wheel with black mate aero covers
  • Breakdown kit
  • Tool kit
  • Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
  • All weather light
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Black roof rails
  • Black wheel arch surrounds
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door mirrors and handles
  • Cornering light and poor weather light
  • Electric folding /adjustable/separted heated/folding door mirrors, auto dimming with boarding sports and memory function
  • Electric front and rear windows
  • Exterior black decorative trims
  • Heat insulating glass in windshield
  • Heated rear window
  • Ice scraper in fuel tank cap
  • Invisible tailpipe
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lamps
  • LED rear fog light
  • LED rear lights
  • LED third brake light in rear spoiler
  • Light assistant with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
  • Logo projection in door mirrors
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window wiper
  • Safety reflectors on front and rear doors
  • Solid paint
  • Towbar preparation
  • Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
  • Window control switches with black trim
  • Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Without engine designation
  • Auto door release and activation of warning lights in the event of an accident
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
  • ESC (incl. ABS+EMD+MSR+ASR+EDL+HBA+DSR+RBS+ESBS+MCB+TSA+XDS)
  • Electric child locks
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front assist with assisted automatic braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
  • Front disc brakes
  • Front side, centre and curtain airbags
  • Fuel cut off safety device
  • Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
  • Hill hold assist
  • Junction assist with automatic emergency braking
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Safety vest holder in door
  • Seat belt reminder for all seats
  • Three point rear seat belts
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 1.5l bottle holder points in all door
  • 1x centre rear reading light
  • 2 spoke multi-function leather heated steering wheel with paddle shift
  • 3 configurable smart dials with 32mm coloured display
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
  • Ambient interior lighting - Dashboard, front-door stowage compartments, front and rear door panels and footwell lighting
  • Automatic gear selector on steering column
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Driver/front passenger reading lights
  • Fabric headlining
  • Fixed bench 40:60:40 split folding backrests
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Front centre armrest with jumbo box storage compartment, cup holder and 12V socket
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear seats and front passenger with top tether
  • Luggage compartment floor covering in needle punched nonwoven
  • Manual height adjustment for driver seats and thigh support extender
  • Manual height adjustment for front passenger seats and thigh support extender
  • Manual lumbar support for front passenger seat
  • Manual lumbar support on driver seat
  • Manually adjustable steering column
  • Pollen filter
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear seat boot backrest release
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Skoda lettering on steering wheel
  • Storage compartments with cover, 4x hooks, 2x lights, 1x 12V socket and 2x cargo elements in boot
  • Storage pocket including mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Three rear height adjustable headrests
  • Ticket holder on A Pillar
  • Tri zone climate control
  • USB C port by rear view mirror for charging only (15W)
  • Umbrella in door panel x1 made from sustainable materials
  • Upper and lower glovebox with card holder and coin compartment
  • 2x USB-C in the rear
  • 8 Speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Stop/start function

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.