Skoda Kodiaq 2025 Review
Consensus Review · 9 independent sources
Skoda Kodiaq 2025
Highly rated. The price doesn't draw much complaint.
⚡ The Short Version
The Skoda Kodiaq is a refined seven-seater that delivers punchy performance and a versatile interior. You'll appreciate its car-like handling and massive boot space, though you should keep an eye on its high fuel consumption. It's a strong contender if you prioritize comfort and space, but the premium price and lack of certain safety tech are worth weighing against your needs.
Things to weigh: Many of the reviews are first impressions
Versions reviewed: 20-inch wheels, 2.0L Turbo Petrol Automatic, 2.0 Turbo Petrol L&K and 1 more
Reviews by market: India 6 · 3 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Confidence: high · 9 reviews · 8 hands-on
👍 Skoda Kodiaq 2025 pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Massive boot
- Confident handling
- Strong performer
- Very good space
- Large touchscreen infotainment
👎 Cons
- Single digit economy power & Efficiency
- Missing adas safety
- Third-row passengers will certainly find the ride
- Lacks dedicated air vents and child restraints
- Missing advanced driver assistance systems
💰 Value for Money Analysis
Most reviewers find the price to be a good value proposition for the segment. While it carries a premium, it's often seen as more competitive than its predecessor.
8 of 9 sources commented on price or value.
📊 What Reviewers Say — Feature by Feature
9 features discussed across 9 sources. Each score blends what reviewers said about that feature with the overall score, so a feature with few mentions stays close to the overall verdict.
🔀 Rivals to compare
- Hyundai Santa Fe (named by 2 of 9) [rival] Competitor in the SUV segment Direct market rival
- Hyundai Tucson (named by 2 of 9) [rival, cheaper] Kodiaq offers more space and seating capacity Significantly cheaper, but lacks a third row of seats.
- Kia Sorento (named by 2 of 9) [rival] Competitor in the SUV segment Direct market rival
- Toyota Fortuner (named by 2 of 9) [rival] Prioritizes interior luxury and refinement over rugged diesel-based utility It is a proper offroader unlike the Kodiaq.
Reasons are the reviewers' own. Spellings of the same product are merged.
🛒 Is it right for you?
✅ Buy this if…
- You're seeking comfort and performance
- You need 7-seater practicality
- You want a sporty SUV with good tech
- You need a practical seven-seater with good performance
⚠️ Skip this if…
- You need maximum boot space with all seats up
- You dislike firm seats
- You frequently carry adults in the third row
- You expect a plush low-speed ride on bad roads
⚠️ Things to Check Before Buying
- These reviews cover different versions (20-inch wheels; 2.0L Turbo Petrol Automatic; 2.0 Turbo Petrol L&K), so check which one you are buying.
- Confirmed by reviewers: Panoramic Sunroof, Wireless Charging.
⚠️ Known problems
Reported by one source (not confirmed)
- DCC (adjustable dampers for comfort & sport modes) has been deleted (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Third-row passengers will certainly find the ride quality poor (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Lacks dedicated air vents and child restraints (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Missing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Skoda’s patchy long-term reliability track record (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Travel assist system can provide startling jolts (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- 360-degree cameras feed quality could be better. (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Configuring the driver's display is not as straightforward as it could be. (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Gearbox tends to feel a bit clunky at low speeds (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Idling start-stop system found a little too intrusive (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
Real-world findings
Test results, marketing claims and known problems
🔍 Claims vs real life
| Claim | Claimed | Measured by reviewers | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Economy | 14.86 km/l | 10 km/l (one review) [India] | Falls short |
| Torque | 320 nm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Engine displacement | 993 cc | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Power | 201 bhp | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Boot Space | 11 l | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Displacement | 1,984 cc | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Display | 13 inch | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Engine power | 204 hp | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Interior Space | 15 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Longer Dimension | 59 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Max Power | 204 ps | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Max Torque | 320 nm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Speakers | 725 w | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
Claims are the manufacturer's figures as quoted by reviewers. Measured values are what reviewers recorded themselves; test conditions differ between sources.
How it compares
Alternatives and the previous model
The Kodiaq is a highly rated, practical family SUV that balances sharp handling with a refined cabin, though the trade-off is poor fuel efficiency and a lack of modern driver assistance systems.
Nerd corner
Feature-by-feature chart, measurements, specs and the score maths. Skip this part if you only want the answer.
Technical note: Reviewers report a consistent, peppy driving experience from the 2.0L turbo petrol engine. While the vehicle handles well, there's a noted consensus that the suspension feels firm at low speeds compared to previous versions.
⚙️ Performance
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| crawl speed | 8 km/h (one review) [India] |
🔬 Technical takeaway
- Fuel Economy: 10 km/l (one review) [India].
- Laden ground clearance: 155 mm (one review) [India].
- Crawl speed: 8 km/h (one review) [India].
- Engine rpm: 1,875 rpm (one review) [India].
Numbers come from the reviewers' own tests and spec lists. Test conditions differ between sources.
🧮 How We Got This Score
In short: each of the 9 reviews is turned into a 0 to 10 number, stronger evidence counts for more, and the numbers are averaged.
- 1 reviews gave their own numeric score, and those count extra. The others are scored from their overall tone.
- First impressions and reviews without hands-on testing count less.
- If 80%+ of reviews lean the same way, the score moves by 0.5. This time: +0.5 (100% of sources positive (threshold 80%)).
- 100% of reviews lean positive, and scores are close together (spread 0.5). Agreement: High.
- How we got there: score 8.6/10, value signal 6.5/10 from 8 reviews, evidence strong (9 reviews, 8 hands-on).
- Reviews are dated Mar 2025 to Sep 2026.
The arithmetic, for the curious
| Review type | Reviews | Avg value | Total weight | Value × weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric reviewer score | 1 | 8.5 | 1.05 | 8.93 |
| Strongly positive review | 4 | 8.5 | 3.70 | 31.45 |
| Mildly positive review | 4 | 7.5 | 3.40 | 25.50 |
| All reviews | 9 | 8.15 | 65.88 |
Raw average = 65.88 ÷ 8.15 = 8.1. Consensus adjustment +0.5 gives the final 8.6.
Calculated in code from structured data, with no manual adjustments.
How much to trust this
What these conclusions are based on
Based on 9 usable reviews: 8 hands-on, 4 first impressions, 1 with a numeric score, 2 with measured results. Evidence strength: strong.
Versions covered: 20-inch wheels; 2.0L Turbo Petrol Automatic; 2.0 Turbo Petrol L&K; Laurin and Klement. These reviews mix variants or markets, so check which one you are buying.
Reviewer recommendations: 9 recommended, 0 conditional, 0 not recommended.
How sources were chosen: every matching review in our collection is used, newest first.
📚 Sources Analysed
All 9 reviews were matched to 8 different sites.
Reviews by market: India 6 · 3 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Last updated: 5 Nov 2026 · based on 9 reviews dated Mar 2025 – Sep 2026.
