The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI 4x4 DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 50,000

€ 29,500

€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.6
74.1
82.2
69.1
74.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.6 in
Height
69.1 in
109.9
185
106.3
184.4
185 in
Length
184.4 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5337 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.05 %

General
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
NS
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
237 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
17.49 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
37 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
611 mi
Range
585 mi
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
611 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
131.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












55.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft