Comparison - Skoda Kodiaq 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

Suv one: 
Skoda Kodiaq 2021

General

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Make: 
Skoda
Toyota
Model: 
Kodiaq
Highlander
Average Price: 
$
Updated: 
13 Apr 2021
$
41,820
Updated: 
03 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
no
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#FFFFFF
Midnight Black Metallic
#37383C
Celestial Silver Metallic
#AAA9AE
Cypress
#3E614C
Blueprint
#293B75
Ruby Flare Pearl
#A62739
Moon Dust
#6F7B89

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Comfortable, practical interior
Very competitive list prices
Good roadholding and smooth ride

CONS
Entry-level model is lacking desirable extras
Petrol models feel underwhelming
Interior is functional rather than special

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Among the most complete family cars you can buy for sensible money. As compelling in 2021 as it was when it was launched in late-2016.

PROS
Versatile cabin,
aggressive pricing,
quality cockpit and tech

CONS
No electrified version yet

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
Torque: 
310ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
Horsepower: 
265hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
no
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.90in
Width: 
76.00in
Height: 
68.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
Wheel Base: 
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
38.70in
Front Hip Room: 
57.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4199.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
no
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Manual folding bench third row seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
no
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.0" infotainment display size
6 total speakers
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
no
yes
Front head airbags: 
no
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
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