Kia Telluride SX vs Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Kia Telluride SX

Suv · Gasoline

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Kia Telluride SX

With seven seats, a 601-liter cargo area, and an emphasis on reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride SX suits large families and road trips. Its 291 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h are sufficient, while city driving and fuel use (10.1 L/100 km) are less compelling.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety291 hp

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

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Usage fit

Family 86 / 93

City 29 / 32

Budget / value 56 / 57

Road trip 69 / 70

Performance 32 / 30

Cargo 46 / 60

Practical 59 / 66

Premium 36 / 35

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Telluride SX · Orange = Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Telluride SX Skoda Kodiaq L&K

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Pros & cons

Kia Telluride SX

Seats seven with 601 L cargo space—practical for large families and luggage
Prioritizes reliability and safety, aligning with family use
Confident highway performance for road trips (291 hp, 8.0 s 0–100 km/h)
Priced at $44,790, offering good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 10.1 L/100 km may not suit heavy city commuting
Not aimed at performance driving despite 291 hp and 201 km/h top speed
Seven-seat size can feel cumbersome in tight urban parking and traffic
Gasoline-only powertrain means no hybrid option to improve efficiency

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 Kia Telluride SX if…

Lower entry price

Kia Telluride SX starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Skoda Kodiaq L&K if…

Reliability edge

Skoda Kodiaq L&K scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Kia Telluride SX

Skoda Kodiaq L&amp;K

Verdict

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