Skoda Kodiaq vs CUPRA Formentor

The Skoda Kodiaq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Formentor opens at $54,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $60,489 and $60,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Skoda Kodiaq and CUPRA Formentor hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Skoda Kodiaq and 93% for the CUPRA Formentor.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Formentor 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 7 in the Skoda Kodiaq and 7 in the CUPRA Formentor.

The Skoda Kodiaq features a 13-inch touchscreen, while the CUPRA Formentor gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Formentor counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting that the Skoda Kodiaq does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Skoda Kodiaq uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The CUPRA Formentor responds with a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol making 140kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The CUPRA Formentor has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Formentor is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Kodiaq measures 4,758mm long on a 2,791mm wheelbase, 308mm longer than the CUPRA Formentor at 4,450mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 420L in the CUPRA Formentor, giving the CUPRA Formentor a 150L advantage. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,700kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Skoda Kodiaq and $1,995/year for the CUPRA Formentor. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Kodiaq.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Skoda Kodiaq) vs $1,995 (CUPRA Formentor). The Skoda Kodiaq saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Formentor). Both match on warranty length.