Mazda CX-80 vs Skoda Kodiaq

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $56,100 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kodiaq opens at $54,990. That makes the Skoda Kodiaq the more affordable entry point by $1,110.

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 $61,710 and $60,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $5,415 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Skoda Kodiaq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 89% for the Skoda Kodiaq.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 7 in the Skoda Kodiaq.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Skoda Kodiaq counters with heated front seats and power tailgate that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Skoda Kodiaq offers leather.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Kodiaq is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 232mm longer than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Skoda Kodiaq a 31L advantage.

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 $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $2,565/year for the Skoda Kodiaq. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

Estimated annual total: $1,482 (Mazda CX-80) vs $2,565 (Skoda Kodiaq). The Mazda CX-80 saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage.