Ford Explorer XLT
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI
Suv · Gasoline
Ford Explorer XLT
Car A
Ford Explorer XLT
If you need seven seats and solid highway performance, the Ford Explorer XLT delivers space and power at a price that represents good value in its segment. Efficiency and tight-city suitability are not its strong suits.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety300 hp
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI
Car B
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI
The Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI prioritizes space and efficiency for large families, with seven seats, an 835-liter boot, and 6.5 L/100 km consumption. It isn’t built for performance or luxury, but it handles daily and road-trip duties capably.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 84 / 92
City 30 / 37
Budget / value 56 / 63
Road trip 67 / 70
Performance 32 / 26
Cargo 46 / 60
Practical 55 / 66
Premium 34 / 31
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer XLT · Orange = Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer XLT Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Explorer XLT

  • Seven-passenger seating and a 590 L cargo area suit large families
  • 300 hp and 400 Nm provide confident acceleration; 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Highway-ready with a 200 km/h top speed for long trips
  • Around 35,000, it offers good value in its segment for a spacious 7-seater

Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI

  • Seven seats and an 835-liter boot serve large families
  • 6.5 L/100 km consumption is efficient for its class
  • 0–100 km/h in 8.4 s delivers confident everyday pace
  • Petrol simplicity suits frequent road trips and mixed driving

Verdict

Pick Ford Explorer XLT if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer XLT is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI if…
Performance & capability
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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