Comparison - Skoda Kodiaq RS 2021 - vs - Cupra Formentor VZ5 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
73,990
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
22 Sep 2021
$
47,515
Updated: 
15 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#3E4E66
Magnetic Tech Matte
#7B7C81
Graphene Grey
#404143
Desire Red¹
#AE2323
Nevada White
#A3AABA
White
#EFEFEF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Upmarket vibe (when optioned)
Engaging road manners
Trademark ‘simply clever’ touches

Cons
Pricey options package net basic features
Small third row
Dual-clutch driveability compromises

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Pros
Good value for money
Loads of space inside
Smart-looking interior

Cons
Over-the-shoulder blindspots
Tiguan has more tech
A little bumpy at low speeds

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Strong range of engine options
Great interior style and quality
Genuinely good fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Fairly limited personalisation options
Boot space isn't great
Some infotainment frustrations

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Very well equipped
Surefooted and grippy handling
Smart interior for the money

Cons
Not the quietest car at 70mph
Not quite as practical as some family SUVs
Fiddly dashboard controls

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
272ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
294ft-lbs
at 5 450rpm
Horsepower: 
241hp
at 6 500rpm
305hp
at 6 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.00Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
12V socket in luggage compartment
12V socket in the center console for rear seat passengers
Storage pocket under steering wheel
Heated with gear shift paddles on DSG
Driving profile selection (Comfort, Sport, CUPRA, Individual)
Speed sensitive power steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.00in
175.10in
Width: 
74.00in
78.40in
Height: 
66.30in
59.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
Front Track: 
62.40in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
61.30in
Wheel Base: 
109.80in
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
9.50cu.ft
14.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3265.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Virtual Pedal - hands free electric tailgate opening and closing
Electric park brake with Auto Hold function
Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with memory function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory feature
Front & rear heated seats, separately controlled
Front ventilated seats
Heated front seats
Electrically adjustable with memory function for driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut
Independent type McPherson - coil springs - hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Multilink axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrically foldable, adjustable exterior mirrors with memory feature, separately heated, auto-dimming
Three zone air-conditioning
Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
Illuminated interior front door sills
Dust/pollen filter
12V socket

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
9.2" with gesture control Columbus high resolution 'Glass design' infotainment system
Apple Carplay® and Android Auto wireless
Bluetooth® with voice control, audio and streaming ,USB
12 loudspeakers
Navigation
Wireless Phone Charging
1 2" Touchscreen Display
6 speakers,
2 front & 2 rear USB type C sockets
Wireless Apple Carplay, wired Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electric panoramic sunroof
Mechanical sunblinds for rear windows
Privacy Glass
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
19 in
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single-piston floating caliper
Front ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disc brakes
rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Driver Fatigue Detection
Blind Spot Detection
Adaptive Lane Assist
Manoeuvre Assist - auto braking front and rear
Multi-Collision Brake
Activation of warning lights on impact in collision
Height-adjustable three-point seat belts with pretensioners
Lane Assist
Driver alert system
(Forward collision warning with automatic braking
Hill hold control
Public e-call