Skoda Kodiaq or Audi Q5, which SUV is more interesting?

Are you thinking about buying a mid-size SUV and don’t know which option to choose? We’re going to analyse two very interesting models: the Skoda Kodiaq and the Audi Q5. Both models belong to the D segment, and we can tell you in advance that the decision is going to be very difficult. Are you ready?

In terms of dimensions, the Audi Q5 measures 4.68 metres in length, 1.89 metres in width, a height of 1.63 metres and a wheelbase of 2.82 metres. The Skoda Kodiaq, for its part, measures 4.69 metres, 1.88 metres in width, 1.68 metres in height and has a wheelbase of 2.79 metres. These figures make it the largest SUV from the Czech brand.

Skoda Kodiaq or Audi Q5, can you choose?

As for boot space, the SUV from the brand with the four rings offers a 520-litre boot that can be expanded to 1,520 litres with the rear seats folded down. If you opt for the Sportback version, capacity is reduced to 510 litres, expandable to 1,480 litres. The Skoda Kodiaq is available with five or seven seats. The five-seat variant has a 650-litre boot that can be expanded to 2,065 litres, while with the seven-seat option, the boot is reduced to 270 litres, expandable to 560 litres.

The engine options, on the other hand, are very varied. The Audi Q5 is available with four-cylinder units such as the 2.0 TFSI with 265 CV, the 2.0 TDI with 163 CV or 204 CV, the SQ5 version with 341 CV, and two plug-in hybrid versions with 299 CV and 367 CV. In addition, they come with S Tronic dual-clutch automatic gearboxes with seven ratios, and either front-wheel drive or quattro four-wheel drive. The Skoda Kodiaq is available with a 1.5 TSI unit producing 150 CV and a 2.0 TSI producing 190 or 245 CV. The diesel versions have a 2.0 TDI with 150 or 200 CV. Gearboxes can be six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, and drive can be front-wheel or all-wheel.

Among the Q5’s equipment highlights are 18-inch alloy wheels, tyre pressure monitoring, driving modes, electric parking brake, LED headlights, air conditioning, electric tailgate, parking system plus, cruise control, pre sense city, ISOFIX, digital radio and emergency call, among other features. The Kodiaq offers 17-inch wheels, dual-zone air conditioning, an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, driving modes, parking assistant, adaptive cruise control, rear-view camera, keyless entry and start, LED headlights, Front Assist and tinted glass, among others.

If you’re looking for a very spacious SUV with a large boot, the ideal choice is the Skoda Kodiaq, while if you want a wide variety of engines, your best option is the Audi Q5. Both offer a very complete level of equipment, although if you’re after something more premium, you’ll have to opt for the SUV from the brand with the four rings.