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Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG
Suv · Gasoline
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Toyota Highlander Platinum
Suv · Gasoline
Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG
Car A
Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG
A seven-seat petrol model that majors on space, practicality, and peace of mind for large families and road trips. It offers strong pace and good value in its segment, but it isn’t a premium or enthusiast pick.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 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 89 / 81
City 34 / 31
Budget / value 62 / 56
Road trip 68 / 64
Performance 24 / 32
Cargo 53 / 40
Practical 63 / 57
Premium 32 / 37
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG · Orange = Toyota Highlander Platinum

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG Toyota Highlander Platinum
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG

  • Seats seven with a generous 720-liter cargo area for family duties
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s for confident overtakes when fully loaded
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for commuting and touring
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety within its class

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 2.0 TSI DSG if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG uses 8.0 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 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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