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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 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Skoda Kodiaq
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Mazda CX-8
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
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
8.2
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Based on the Skoda Kodiaq RS (4x4) 180TSI
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L
435 to 476 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 180kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 370Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.65 - 12.2 | - | |
