Skoda Kodiaq L&K vs Toyota Highlander Platinum

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Suv · Gasoline

Toyota Highlander Platinum

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

The Skoda Kodiaq L&K is a seven-seat petrol model tailored to large families and road trips, pairing a huge 835 L boot with a capable 245 hp drivetrain. It emphasizes reliability, safety, and practicality over sporty dynamics or city agility.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

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

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Usage fit

Family 93 / 81

City 32 / 31

Budget / value 57 / 56

Road trip 70 / 64

Performance 30 / 32

Cargo 60 / 40

Practical 66 / 57

Premium 35 / 37

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Kodiaq L&K · Orange = Toyota Highlander Platinum

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Kodiaq L&K Toyota Highlander Platinum

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Kodiaq L&K

Seven seats and an 835 L boot suit large-family duties and holiday packing
245 hp and 370 Nm provide easy highway overtakes and relaxed cruising
Around 8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class among seven-seat petrol models
Prioritizes reliability and safety, matching family-focused buyers
Petrol-only; those seeking hybrid-level city efficiency may be disappointed
Not tuned for performance driving despite a 7.8 s 0–100 km/h time
Less convenient for tight urban parking and stop‑start traffic than smaller cars
At about 45,000, the top-end pricing may exceed some family budgets

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
Less suited to tight city driving; happier on open roads
Not aimed at performance drivers; 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
Higher price point at 48,720
Shoppers chasing the lowest fuel use may want better than 8.7 combined

Verdict

Pick Skoda Kodiaq L&K if…

Best fuel economy

Skoda Kodiaq L&K uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Highlander Platinum if…

Reliability edge

Toyota Highlander Platinum scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Skoda Kodiaq L&amp;K

Toyota Highlander Platinum

Verdict

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