Honda Accord vs Skoda Kodiaq

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kodiaq opens at $54,990. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $740.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $60,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $2,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Skoda Kodiaq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Skoda Kodiaq.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Skoda Kodiaq.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Kodiaq gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Skoda Kodiaq responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 217mm longer than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Honda Accord a 203L advantage. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $1,824/year for the Skoda Kodiaq. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $1,824 (Skoda Kodiaq). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $427 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.