Comparison - Skoda Kodiaq RS 2021 - vs - Kia Carens 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
73,990
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
22 Sep 2021
1,499,900
Updated: 
22 Feb 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
11.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Glacier White Pearl
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Garvity Gray
#454545
Intense red
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Moss Brown
#50402D
Sparkling silver
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Aurora black pearl
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Imperial Blue
#2B2C71

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
Handsome looks
Practical cabin
Good value

Cons
Dull to drive
Can feel underpowered
Not very exciting

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

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

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
272ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
106ft-lbs
at 3 200rpm
Horsepower: 
241hp
at 6 500rpm
113hp
at 6 300rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.00Feet

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
Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.00in
178.70in
Width: 
74.00in
70.80in
Height: 
66.30in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
109.80in
109.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.80cu.ft
58.20cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
9.50cu.ft
17.30cu.ft

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

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
Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down with Anti Pinch Function
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination

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
Driver Seat Height Adjust (Manual)
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Passenger
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Driver
Retractable SeatBack Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
3rd row 50:50 Split Seats with Reclining and Full Flat Folding
2nd row One Touch Easy Tumble

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrically foldable, adjustable exterior mirrors with memory feature, separately heated, auto-dimming
Three zone air-conditioning

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
4 speakers
2 Tweeters
26.03 cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect
31.7 cm (12.5”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced (10.6cm) 4.2" Color TFT MID

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
Pole Type Antenna
Halogen Headlamps
Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hi-Gloss Black Side Cover
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
16 in
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R16

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
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single-piston floating caliper
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disc brakes
rear discs 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
no
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
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
Front seat belts with Pretensioner and Load limiter
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
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