Skoda Kodiaq vs Ford Everest

The Skoda Kodiaq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Ford Everest opens at $59,490. That makes the Skoda Kodiaq the more affordable entry point by $4,500.

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 $65,439 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Kodiaq by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Skoda Kodiaq and Ford Everest hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Skoda Kodiaq and 86% for the Ford Everest.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Everest packs more ADAS features with 7 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 9 in the Ford Everest.

The Skoda Kodiaq features a 13-inch touchscreen, while the Ford Everest gets a 10.1-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Kodiaq stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Ford Everest. The Ford Everest counters with wireless charging. 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 Ford Everest responds with a Diesel Bi-Turbo making 154kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Kodiaq is 1.0s 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, 220mm shorter than the Ford Everest at 4,978mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 259L in the Ford Everest, giving the Skoda Kodiaq a 11L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2005L vs 1818L. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 $2,052/year for the Ford Everest. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Kodiaq.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Skoda Kodiaq) vs $2,052 (Ford Everest). The Skoda Kodiaq saves you roughly $228 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 (Ford Everest). Both match on warranty length.