Skoda Kodiaq vs Volvo XC40

The Skoda Kodiaq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC40 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 favour the Volvo XC40 by roughly $2,420 in fuel alone.

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 Volvo XC40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC40 counters with head-up display, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Skoda Kodiaq gets leather upholstery while the Volvo XC40 offers textile/leather blend. Climate control is 3-zone in the Skoda Kodiaq and 2-zone in the Volvo XC40.

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 Volvo XC40 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid making 145kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Volvo XC40 has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Kodiaq is 0.6s 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, 318mm longer than the Volvo XC40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq and 460L in the Volvo XC40, giving the Volvo XC40 a 171L advantage. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,100kg. That 200kg 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 $2,081/year for the Volvo XC40. That is a $484 annual difference in favour of the Volvo XC40.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC40). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage.