Skoda Kodiaq MK1 vs Volvo XC60 MK1

Skoda Kodiaq

MK1 · 2017 – 2026

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

Volvo XC60

MK1 · 2008 – 2017

The first-generation XC60 (MK1), on the P3 platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Volvo XC60

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, safe and comfortable SUV with a strong D4/D5 diesel.

Best engine: The D4/D5 five-cylinder diesel, preferably post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

2.0 TDI 150 · Diesel vs D4 2.0 190 · Diesel

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Power	150 hp	190 hp Winner
Torque	340 Nm	400 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,8 s	8,4 s Winner
Top speed	197 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	89,3 hp/t	105,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	139 g/km	129 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km	4,9 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Boot	835 L Winner	495 L
Boot (seats folded)	2.065 L Winner	1.455 L
Wheelbase	2,79 m Winner	2,77 m
Length	4,70 m	4,64 m
Ground clearance	18,7 cm	23,0 cm
Turning circle	11,9 m	11,7 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	2.000 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Platform	MQB-A2 (shared with the VW Tiguan Allspace)	P3 (shared with V70/S80)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 2.0 TDI diesel	2.0/2.4 five-cylinder diesel (D3/D4/D5) · 2.0 T5 · 3.0 T6 petrol
Transmission	7-speed DSG automatic	8-speed Geartronic automatic
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6
LEZ access	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2026

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Volvo XC60

Neglected Haldex/AWD fluid services
Diesels: DPF/EGR with urban use
Timing belt (diesel) on interval

Pros

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Volvo XC60

Comfortable and safe (early City Safety)
Strong five-cylinder diesels
Affordable used

Cons

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Volvo XC60

Dated infotainment
Haldex/AWD needs fluid services
Early T6 can use oil

Driving experience

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.

Volvo XC60

Composed and secure for a mid-size 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 safety over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.