Mazda CX-8 vs Skoda Kodiaq

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Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8

$29,998 - $57,999

2023 price

Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq

$53,290 - $70,590

2025 price

Summary

2023 Mazda CX-8
2025 Skoda Kodiaq
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.2L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.0L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Misses out on a 360-degree view camera system
  • Expensive compared to similarly specified rivals
  • Low number of airbags for family SUV

  • Engine can feel flat under pressure
  • Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
  • Reversing camera quality isn’t great
2023 Mazda CX-8 Summary

Mazda has a tendency to have a lot of similar looking horses in the stable; blink and you'll miss the (very) subtle differences between the CX-8 and the CX-9 but if you're not super keen on the bulk of the CX-9 and you've outgrown the space of the CX-5... this one's for you.

Especially, if you've been considering its competition - the Hyundai Santa Fe Elite CRDi AWD and Toyota Kluger GXL AWD. Both of which have become known for their features and space.

So, how does it compare? The CX-8 GT SP diesel all-wheel drive seats seven, has a decent boot space (albeit, when the third row isn't in use) and handles like a dream.

Perfect combination? Maybe. I've been driving it for the last week with my family to find out for you.

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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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