Audi e-tron GE vs Skoda Kodiaq MK1

Audi e-tron

GE · 2018 – 2025

The first-generation e-tron (GE), Audi’s first all-electric SUV.

Skoda Kodiaq

MK1 · 2017 – 2026

The Kodiaq (MK1), on the MQB-A2 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the GE for the 55 quattro’s 408 hp and 150 kW DC charging — ideally a post-2019 car with the coolant recall done.

Best engine: The 55 quattro (larger battery).

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Pick this one if…

Skoda Kodiaq

Pick the MK1 for a roomy, practical seven-seat SUV with a strong 2.0 TDI.

Best engine: The 2.0 TDI 150 — the sweet spot for families.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 2.0 TDI 150 · Diesel

	Audi e-tron	Skoda Kodiaq
Power	408 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	340 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	9,8 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	197 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	89,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	139 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Skoda Kodiaq
Boot	660 L	835 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L	2.065 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,79 m
Length	4,90 m	4,70 m
Ground clearance	17,2 cm	18,7 cm
Turning circle	12,2 m	11,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg	2.500 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Skoda Kodiaq
Platform	MLB Evo (electric)	MQB-A2 (shared with the VW Tiguan Allspace)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · 50 quattro / 55 quattro	1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 2.0 TDI diesel
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	7-speed DSG automatic
Fuel	Electric	Diesel
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on 2019–2020 cars
Coolant leak into the high-voltage electronics (recall on early cars)
Battery and charging-system health check recommended before buying used

Skoda Kodiaq

2.0 TDI: DPF/AdBlue and timing belt
DSG: jerkiness at low speed
1.5 TSI: kangarooing on early cars

Pros

Audi e-tron

150 kW DC fast charging
55 quattro: 408 hp and up to 664 Nm in boost mode
95 kWh battery in the 55 quattro

Skoda Kodiaq

Genuine seven-seat practicality
Roomy boot and interior
Strong 2.0 TDI

Cons

Audi e-tron

55 quattro uses ~23 kWh/100 km in real-world driving
Early software quirks

Skoda Kodiaq

Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics
Third row tight for adults

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

Smooth, silent and effortlessly luxurious. The e-tron rides with genuine isolation, steers lightly and accurately, and accelerates strongly from its dual-motor quattro with none of the fuss of a combustion engine. It is heavy, which shows in corners and in real-world range, but the payoff is a hushed, relaxed calm that suits long journeys. Regenerative braking is strong enough for one-pedal driving in traffic. It was the first large electric SUV from Audi, and it drives more like a luxury saloon than a tall, heavy crossover.

Skoda Kodiaq

Composed and secure for a large SUV of its era, with light steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels, and body roll is present yet managed. Diesels deliver strong low-end torque for motorway use. It prioritises comfort and practicality over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.