CarDirectory
Browse all
Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sorento LX
Suv · Gasoline
Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI
Car A
Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI
With seven seats, an 835 L boot, and 6.4 L/100 km combined consumption, the Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI is a practical, efficient choice for large families and road trips. It prioritizes space and sensible running costs over premium flash or outright performance.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100km
Kia Sorento LX
Car B
Kia Sorento LX
With seven seats, 1115 liters of cargo space, and a reliability-first focus, the Kia Sorento LX suits large families and road trips. Performance is adequate, and the 29,500 price makes it good value in its segment rather than a premium or sporty choice.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety191 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 83 / 94
City 37 / 33
Budget / value 49 / 61
Road trip 70 / 74
Performance 26 / 27
Cargo 60 / 76
Practical 54 / 64
Premium 30 / 30
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI · Orange = Kia Sorento LX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI Kia Sorento LX
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI

  • Seven-seat flexibility and an 835 L boot suit large families and cargo-heavy trips.
  • Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check.
  • Adequate acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.4 s) and 250 Nm torque make daily driving easy.
  • Priced around 33,000, offering good value in its segment.

Kia Sorento LX

  • Seven-seat flexibility and 1115 liters of cargo space suit large families and gear-heavy trips
  • Reliability takes priority in this model’s positioning
  • Balanced everyday performance with 191 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s
  • At 29,500, it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI uses 6.4 L/100km vs 9.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Sorento LX if…
More power
Kia Sorento LX puts out 191 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Related comparisons

Something more efficient?
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
same body type
A strong alternative?
Mazda CX-80
same body type
Something more efficient?
Peugeot 5008
comparison pick
Something faster?
Chevrolet Traverse 2018
better value
Something more efficient?
Peugeot 5008 Style
same body type
Something faster?
Volkswagen Teramont
same body type