Skoda Kodiaq (2017-2024) - MPG, CO2 and running costs

The Skoda Kodiaq isn’t just one of the cheapest seven-seaters you can buy, it should also prove to be one of the most cost effective to run. Flagship variants are thirstier and can get expensive, but even these offer a good level of economy for a car of this size and weight.

The most efficient engine choice is the 2.0-litre 148bhp diesel in conjunction with front wheel drive and a DSG automatic: in SE Drive trim and with seven seats fitted, the claimed maximum fuel consumption (on the combined cycle) is 52.6mpg, with CO2 emissions from 141g/km.

It's worth noting that these figures will worsen slightly as you make your way up through the trim range, as weight and wheel size increase. Adding four-wheel drive also affects economy and emissions.

On the petrol front, an SE L Executive-spec seven-seater with the entry 1.5-litre TSI unit will return up to 39.2mpg and emit 164g/km. With extra power and standard four-wheel-drive, the 187bhp 2.0-litre petrol version in the Sportline trim returns a best figure of 34.5mpg, with CO2 emissions from 186g/km.

Unsurprisingly, the vRS performance flagship with its 242bhp 2.0-litre four-pot petrol engine is the least efficient model in the Kodiaq line-up, capable of returning 32.4mpg at best. In the real world though, you’ll be doing well if the number you’re getting starts with a three. The vRS also emits as much as 202g/km of CO2.

If you want a more efficient seven-seater, the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids will suit you better. The same goes for company car drivers, as the Kia and Hyundai can attract a Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate of as little as 12 per cent in certain forms, compared to the 33 to 37 per cent bands the Kodiaq lands in.

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Insurance groups 

Insurance groups for the Kodiaq make it look considerably cheaper than the competition. The base 1.5-litre petrols start from group 15 – the same as the most basic Nissan X-Trail models – while the more expensive 197bhp 2.0 TDI slips in at group 27. The high-performance vRS version sits in group 31.

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Depreciation

Residual values for the Kodiaq are reasonable and on a par with similar SUVs. Expect values of around 53 per cent range after a typical three-year/36,000-mile period of of ownership, with the SE Drive-spec versions performing the strongest.

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