Audi Q7 45 TDI vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Audi Q7 45 TDI

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Skoda Kodiaq RS

Suv · Diesel

Car A

Audi Q7 45 TDI

The Audi Q7 45 TDI is a seven-seat AWD SUV that prioritizes family space and efficiency for long trips. Strong torque and an 865-liter cargo area pair with 7.2 L/100km combined consumption to suit large families.

7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.2 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Skoda Kodiaq RS

The Skoda Kodiaq RS suits large families who want seven seats and a huge 835-liter trunk without giving up brisk performance. It’s efficient for its class and better suited to road trips than city shuttling.

7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety245 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 93 / 92

City 31 / 30

Budget / value 50 / 50

Road trip 82 / 71

Performance 32 / 27

Cargo 61 / 60

Practical 66 / 63

Premium 59 / 38

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q7 45 TDI · Orange = Skoda Kodiaq RS

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q7 45 TDI Skoda Kodiaq RS

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Pros & cons

Audi Q7 45 TDI

Seven seats and up to 865 liters of cargo space suit large families and gear.
Efficient for its class at 7.2 L/100km, ideal for long-distance travel.
AWD traction supports year-round and winter driving.
231 hp and 500 Nm (0–100 km/h in 6.1 s) give confident merging and overtakes.
Less suited to frequent city driving.
Not aimed at performance driving despite solid acceleration.
Diesel powertrain won’t fit buyers seeking electrified or zero-emission options.
Price of 59,900 may stretch some budgets.

Skoda Kodiaq RS

Seven seats and an 835-liter trunk make it easy for large families and luggage.
Strong passing power from 245 hp and 500 Nm with a 6.6 s 0–100.
Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 8.3, good for long trips.
Safety ranks as a strength in its positioning, matching family priorities.
Less convenient for tight city use and short hops.
Not tuned for hardcore performance driving despite its badge.
Price of 55,000 may exceed some family-car budgets.
If you won’t use three rows or the big boot, a smaller model could fit better.

Verdict

Pick Audi Q7 45 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q7 45 TDI uses 7.2 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Skoda Kodiaq RS if…

More power

Skoda Kodiaq RS puts out 245 hp vs 231 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q7 45 TDI

Skoda Kodiaq RS

Verdict

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