Skoda Kodiaq vs Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

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

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

The Skoda Kodiaq uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport responds with a 2.0 litre Ingenium turbocharged petrol four-cylinder with mild-hybrid assistance making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 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 Skoda Kodiaq measures 4,758mm long on a 2,791mm wheelbase, 161mm longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport at 4,597mm (2,741mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 897L in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, giving the Land Rover Discovery Sport a 608L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2035L vs 1794L. 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 $2,565/year for the Skoda Kodiaq and $2,394/year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery Sport.