Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Seltos

What's the difference?

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Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq

$53,290 - $70,590

2025 price

Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos

$27,897 - $44,990

2023 price

Summary

2025 Skoda Kodiaq
2023 Kia Seltos
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Engine can feel flat under pressure
  • Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
  • Reversing camera quality isn’t great

  • LED headlights only on top grade
  • No hybrid version
  • CVT transmission with the 2.0-litre engine
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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2023 Kia Seltos Summary

Looking for a small SUV that’s not tiny? The Kia Seltos could be that SUV, and it’s been updated for 2023.

This review covers the entire Seltos range and reviews this small SUV based on its safety, practicality, price and features, plus ownership costs, its fuel economy and what it’s like to drive.

So, if you’re thinking about a Honda HR-V, a Toyota Corolla Cross or something even as large as a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage then you need to be thinking about a Kia Seltos, too. 

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