Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy vs Skoda Kodiaq L&K — full comparison

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Suv · Gasoline

vs

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Car A

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

A 7-seat V6 that emphasizes reliability and safety, with ample cargo space for family duty and road trips. It’s less compelling for city driving or spirited performance, and fuel use is typical for a gasoline V6.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety280 hp

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Car B

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

The Skoda Kodiaq L&K is a seven-seat petrol model tailored to large families and road trips, pairing a huge 835 L boot with a capable 245 hp drivetrain. It emphasizes reliability, safety, and practicality over sporty dynamics or city agility.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 82 / 93

City 28 / 32

Budget / value 52 / 57

Road trip 66 / 70

Performance 31 / 30

Cargo 41 / 60

Practical 55 / 66

Premium 36 / 35

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy · Orange = Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Seats seven with a sizable 510 L trunk—practical for large families and luggage.
Prioritizes reliability and safety per its top rankings.
280 hp V6 delivers smooth, confident highway passing and merging.
Well-suited to road trips, with the space and power to carry people and gear.
Not ideal for tight city driving, as indicated by weak city-usage signal.
0–100 km/h in 8.0 s means it isn’t tuned for performance driving.
Combined 10.5 L/100 km fuel use may be high if you want hybrid-like efficiency.
Conventional V6 powertrain offers no electric driving capability.

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Seven seats and an 835 L boot suit large-family duties and holiday packing
245 hp and 370 Nm provide easy highway overtakes and relaxed cruising
Around 8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class among seven-seat petrol models
Prioritizes reliability and safety, matching family-focused buyers
Petrol-only; those seeking hybrid-level city efficiency may be disappointed
Not tuned for performance driving despite a 7.8 s 0–100 km/h time
Less convenient for tight urban parking and stop‑start traffic than smaller cars
At about 45,000, the top-end pricing may exceed some family budgets

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Skoda Kodiaq L&K if…

Performance & capability

Skoda Kodiaq L&K is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Related comparisons