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2024 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review
Skoda's seven-seat family SUV is being replaced later this year, but the outgoing model still has something to offer.
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Scott Collie
2023 Skoda Kodiaq vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Skoda Kodiaq
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2023 Skoda
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
435 to 476 km
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,600)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,400)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
- Side Steps (+$1,400)
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$4,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 180kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 370Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.65 - 12.2 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
