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2024 Skoda Kodiaq review
It’s nearing the end of its current generation, but there’s still huge value on offer in this sporty Czech seven-seater.
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Matt Campbell
Skoda Kodiaq vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Skoda Kodiaq
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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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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8.0
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Based on the Skoda Kodiaq RS (4x4) 180TSI
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
435 to 476 km
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$53,290 - $70,590
$104,898 - $156,403
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A terrific thing to drive
- Perky turbo-petrol engine
- Still looks great at the end of its lifecycle
Misses
- Not enough USB ports
- No dials for media system
- Third-row only for use as sometimes seats
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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
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
- Black Pack (+$1,680)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 180kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 370Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.65 - 12.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
