Škoda Kodiaq vs Toyota Land Cruiser
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ŠkodaKodiaq | ToyotaLand Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | July 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel, Petrol | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 148–261 bhp (better) | 202 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.4–9.7 s (better) | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 127–143 mph (better) | 105 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre TSI e-TEC with 48V mild hybrid (150 PS), 1.5 TSI iV plug-in hybrid (204 PS system output), 2.0-litre TSI 4x4 (204 or 265 PS), 2.0-litre TDI (150 PS, or 193 PS with 4x4); bhp converted from Škoda's PS figures | 2.8-litre four-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel, 202 bhp (205 DIN hp, 151 kW) at 3,000–3,400 rpm, with a 48V system (belt-integrated permanent-magnet motor-generator, 8.5 kW, and lithium-ion battery) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (e-TEC and iV), 320 Nm (TSI 204), 400 Nm (TSI 265 and TDI 193), 360 Nm (TDI 150) | 500 Nm at 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG; 6-speed DSG on the iV | 8-speed Direct Shift automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, or 4x4 on TSI 204, TDI 193 and vRS | Permanent four-wheel drive with Multi Terrain Select and Stabiliser Disconnect Mechanism |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 76 miles | – |
| Fastest charging | 40 kW | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 33.6–941.6 mpg (better) | 26.4 mpg |
| Range detail | Kodiaq iV WLTP electric range up to 76 miles | – |
| Charging | Kodiaq iV charges at up to 40 kW DC (10–80% in 26 minutes) and 11 kW AC (about 2 h 30 min) | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 44.1–47.9 mpg (e-TEC), 565.0–941.6 mpg (iV), 49.6–53.3 mpg (TDI 150), 35.3–37.2 mpg (TSI 204), 43.5–45.6 mpg (TDI 193), 33.2–33.6 mpg (vRS); depends on trim and seats | WLTP combined: 25.9–26.4 mpg; 80-litre fuel tank |
| CO2 emissions | 135–150 g/km (e-TEC and TDI 150), 35–41 g/km (iV), 163–170 g/km (TDI 193), 174–181 g/km (TSI 204), 190–192 g/km (vRS), WLTP combined | 281 g/km (WLTP combined, Toyota UK site); Euro 6E |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 910 litres (better) | 742 litres |
| Length | 4,758 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Weight | From 1,584 kg | From 2,415 kg |
| Boot | Seats up: 910 litres (five-seat), 745 litres (iV), 340 litres (seven-seat); 845 litres with the third row folded; up to 2,105 litres with the rear seats folded (five-seat) | 742–2,000 litres (press specifications); the Toyota UK site lists 573 litres to the tonneau cover and 1,895 litres to the roof with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | Up to 1,800 kg braked (e-TEC and iV), 2,000 kg (TDI 150), 2,400 kg (TSI 204 and TDI 193 4x4) | 3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,758 mm long (4,761 mm vRS), 1,864 mm wide (2,133 mm with mirrors), 1,674–1,682 mm high; 2,791 mm wheelbase; kerb weight without driver from 1,584 kg (e-TEC, five seats) | 4,925 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, 1,935 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 215 mm ground clearance; approach 32°, departure 22°, ramp-over 25°; 700 mm wading depth; 6.0 m turning radius (tyres); kerb weight 2,415–2,565 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 13-inch touchscreen with navigation, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, Smart Dials, 15 W wireless charging; head-up display optional | Toyota Smart Connect+ with 12.3-inch touchscreen, cloud and embedded navigation; 12.3-inch digital driver's display; 14-speaker JBL audio |
| Driver assistance | – | Third-generation Toyota Safety Sense; Panoramic View Monitor |
