The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI 4x4 DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 50,000

€ 35,000

€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.6
74.1
82.2
66.3
74.4
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.6 in
Height
66.3 in
109.9
185
109.4
189
185 in
Length
189 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5337 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.96 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
237 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
17.49 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
611 mi
Range
496 mi
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
611 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
131.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Kodiaq RS TDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












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