Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Skoda Kodiaq

Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport features a 11.4-inch touchscreen, while the Skoda Kodiaq gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Meridian audio — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery Sport gets windsor leather upholstery while the Skoda Kodiaq offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and 3-zone in the Skoda Kodiaq.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport uses a 2.0 litre Ingenium turbocharged petrol four-cylinder with mild-hybrid assistance producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Skoda Kodiaq responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport measures 4,597mm long on a 2,741mm wheelbase, 161mm shorter than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 897L in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Land Rover Discovery Sport a 608L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1794L vs 2035L. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport and $2,565/year for the Skoda Kodiaq. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery Sport.