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Toyota Highlander FWD
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Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
Suv · Gasoline
Toyota Highlander FWD
Car A
Toyota Highlander FWD
With seating for eight, a people-first cabin, and a reliability-and-safety focus, the Toyota Highlander FWD suits large families and road-trip duty. It balances adequate performance with efficient-for-its-class consumption and good value in its segment.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety295 hp
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
Car B
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
The Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG prioritizes space, ease of use, and sensible efficiency for large families. Seven seats, a massive 835-liter boot, and calm performance make it well suited to road trips and daily hauling.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.1 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 80 / 93
City 34 / 37
Budget / value 62 / 65
Road trip 63 / 70
Performance 33 / 26
Cargo 40 / 60
Practical 56 / 68
Premium 34 / 31
Winter 60 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Highlander FWD · Orange = Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander FWD Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander FWD

  • 8-seat flexibility for large families and carpooling
  • Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 8.1
  • Reliability and safety rank highly in its signals
  • Confident highway pace from 295 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.3 s

Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG

  • Seven seats and an 835 L boot handle large-family and road-trip loads.
  • 6.1 l/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class.
  • DSG automatic makes commuting and long drives easy.
  • Prioritizes reliability and safety, aligning with family needs.

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander FWD if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Highlander FWD is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG if…
Performance & capability
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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