Skoda Kodiaq vs Honda Accord

The Skoda Kodiaq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $54,250. 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 $60,489 and $59,675 respectively.

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

Both the Skoda Kodiaq and Honda Accord 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 7 in the Skoda Kodiaq and 8 in the Honda Accord.

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

The Skoda Kodiaq stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting. 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 Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 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 Skoda Kodiaq measures 4,758mm long on a 2,791mm wheelbase, 217mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 473L in the Honda Accord, 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 $1,824/year for the Skoda Kodiaq and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Skoda Kodiaq) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).