Skoda Kodiaq vs Mazda CX-80

The Skoda Kodiaq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $56,100. 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 $60,489 and $61,710 respectively.

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

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

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 7 in the Skoda Kodiaq and 6 in the Mazda CX-80.

The Skoda Kodiaq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Kodiaq stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-80. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Mazda CX-80 responds with a Diesel making 187kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Kodiaq is 1.1s 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, 232mm shorter than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, 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 $2,565/year for the Skoda Kodiaq and $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

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