Kia Niro vs Skoda Kodiaq
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Kia Niro

$28,990 - $54,990

2023 price

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Skoda Kodiaq

$38,440 - $77,490

2025 price

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Summary

2023 Kia Niro

2025 Skoda Kodiaq

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

0.0L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Decent driving range
Pleasant interior design
Easy-to-use tech

Generous feature list for a base model
Clever, family friendly touches
Comfortable ride with solid cabin space

Dislikes

Rougher ride
Doughy acceleration from a full stop
Expensive compared to rivals

Engine can feel flat under pressure
Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
Reversing camera quality isn’t great

2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

In the eight years it’s been in our market, the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV has only seen modest updates, but the second-generation seven-seater marks a firm step forward.

You still get all of the clever practicality that Skoda is known for, but it now features a (slightly) sharper design, a raft of new features, improved technology and more room inside.

This week, my family of three has been living with the base 140TSI Select variant to find out whether this understated contender deserves more attention and if its rivals should start to worry.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Kia Niro 2025 Skoda Kodiaq

Verdict

The Kia Niro S Electric is a solid little SUV that has decent space inside and some nice specs, but it's more expensive than its nearest rivals. The EV powertrain can take a little getting used to and I would have liked a smoother ride, but the 460km driving range is good.

For first-time EV owners, this wouldn’t be a bad option if you wanted to dip your toes in the water but it will suit urban dwellers and smaller families, like mine, best. This gets a 7.5/10 from me.

My son wasn’t in love with this one. Not enough buttons for him to press and he did comment on how bumpy the ride was in the back. He gives it a 6.0/10.

Verdict

The new Skoda Kodiaq Select 140TSI is a quiet achiever. It may not be as flashy as some of its rivals, and the engine won’t knock your socks off, but it delivers where it counts. This is a well-rounded seven-seater that’s comfortable, practical and cleverly equipped with more standard features than you’d typically expect from a base grade. If you’re after a family SUV that flies under the radar but ticks all the right boxes, the Kodiaq deserves a close look.

Kia Niro vs Skoda Kodiaq What's the difference?

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Kia Niro vs Skoda Kodiaq
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