Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
240 HP
163 HP
Torque:
500 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 seconds
10.8 seconds
Skoda Kodiaq is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Kodiaq engine produces 77 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Skoda Kodiaq reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.6
Skoda Kodiaq consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Skoda Kodiaq over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Kodiaq can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.69 m
1.54 m
Skoda Kodiaq is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Kodiaq is 15 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
725 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1960 litres
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Skoda Kodiaq has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Kodiaq is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Skoda Kodiaq can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
