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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.4 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
125 HP
180 HP
Torque:
200 NM
240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.9 seconds
8.7 seconds
Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Kodiaq engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Skoda Kodiaq reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.8
The Skoda Kodiaq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Kodiaq consumes 0.6 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 90 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. Note, however, that this Skoda Kodiaq version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from 23 4x4 versions of Skoda Kodiaq 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you.
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.
Seats:
7 seats
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Trunk capacity:
560 litres
575 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats:
560 litres
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Trunk capacity with 5 seats:
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575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
2005 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Kodiaq is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70.
