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Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
Suv · Gasoline
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Toyota Highlander Platinum
Suv · Gasoline
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG
Car A
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
Toyota Highlander Platinum
Car B
Toyota Highlander Platinum
The Toyota Highlander Platinum suits large families and road trips with eight-seat capacity, useful cargo space, and a focus on reliability and safety. Performance and efficiency are balanced, but it’s more at home on highways than in tight city driving.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety295 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 93 / 81
City 37 / 31
Budget / value 65 / 56
Road trip 70 / 64
Performance 26 / 32
Cargo 60 / 40
Practical 68 / 57
Premium 31 / 37
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

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.

Toyota Highlander Platinum

  • Seats 8 for large families and carpools
  • 456 L cargo space adds day-to-day practicality
  • Reliability and safety priorities align with family use
  • Combined consumption of 8.7 is efficient for its class

Verdict

Pick Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI DSG uses 6.1 L/100km vs 8.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota Highlander Platinum if…
More power
Toyota Highlander Platinum puts out 295 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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