Skoda Kodiaq MK1 vs Volvo XC60 MK2

Skoda Kodiaq

MK1 · 2017 – 2026

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

Volvo XC60

MK2 · 2017 – 2026

The second-generation XC60 (MK2), on the SPA 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 MK2 for a premium, safe and refined SUV with an efficient B5 mild-hybrid or quick T8.

Best engine: The B5 mild-hybrid (petrol) — or the T8 plug-in hybrid.

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Performance

2.0 TDI 150 · Diesel vs B5 2.0 250 · Petrol

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Power	150 hp	250 hp Winner
Torque	340 Nm	350 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,8 s	6,9 s Winner
Top speed	197 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	89,3 hp/t	137,4 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	139 g/km Winner	154 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km Winner	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Boot	835 L Winner	505 L
Boot (seats folded)	2.065 L Winner	1.543 L
Wheelbase	2,79 m	2,87 m Winner
Length	4,70 m	4,71 m
Ground clearance	18,7 cm	21,6 cm
Turning circle	11,9 m	11,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	2.400 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kodiaq	Volvo XC60
Platform	MQB-A2 (shared with the VW Tiguan Allspace)	SPA (shared with XC90/V90/S90)
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 D4/D5 diesel · 2.0 B4/B5/B6 mild-hybrid · 2.0 T8 plug-in hybrid
Transmission	7-speed DSG automatic	8-speed Geartronic automatic
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

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

Infotainment software and Sensus glitches
12V battery drain (early cars)
T8: ERAD and battery need monitoring

Pros

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Volvo XC60

Premium interior and hushed comfort
Strong safety equipment
Efficient mild-hybrids and quick T8

Cons

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Volvo XC60

Infotainment can glitch
12V battery can drain
Not focused on sharp dynamics

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, with light, accurate steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels but firmer on larger alloys, and body roll is present yet managed. Mild-hybrid petrols deliver usable performance with strong low-end torque; the T8 plug-in hybrid is notably quicker. It prioritises comfort and safety over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.