Compare the Skoda Kodiaq vs BMW X7
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are deciding between these two large family SUVs, the BMW X7 is longer, more powerful and can tow more than the Skoda Kodiaq. While the Kodiaq is rather dull to drive, the X7 is great to drive. Inside, both cars let you stash the luggage cover under the boot floor and provide room for adults to sit in the third row, though the rearmost seats in the Skoda are best suited for children or teenagers. When using cabin controls, the Kodiaq avoids forcing you to dive into complex touchscreen menus for simple adjustments thanks to its dials, whereas the BMW now buries a few functions in menus rather than keeping them accessible with a single button press.
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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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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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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 910 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,105 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,120 litres Best |
| 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) 5,181 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,835 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity 3,500 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 Best | First year tax rate £3,420 |
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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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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four 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 xDrive40i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 381 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 910 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 300 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,105 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,120 litres Best |
| Length 4,758 mm | Length 5,181 mm |
| Width 1,864 mm | Width 2,000 mm |
| Height 1,659 mm | Height 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.79 m | Wheelbase 3.11 m |
| Turning circle 11.2 m | Turning circle 13.0 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.