Kia Sorento UM or Škoda Kodiaq I?

2015–2020 vs 2016–2024 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sorento UM 4,800 mm, Kodiaq I 4,699 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Sorento UM 605 l, Kodiaq I 720 l.
Lowest consumption: Sorento UM 5.7 l/100 km, Kodiaq I 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Sorento UM 136–184 kW, Kodiaq I 92–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Sorento UM 31 items (LX), Kodiaq I 35 items (Active).
On Autodrom: Kodiaq I from €1,550 (1 listing); no Sorento UM is listed right now.

Kia Sorento UM2015–2020 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Škoda Kodiaq I2016–2024 · 12 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €1,550 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sorento UM2015–2020no listings	Škoda Kodiaq I2016–20241 listing · from €1,550
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm–4,800 mm	Length4,697 mm–4,699 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,882 mm
Height	Height1,685 mm–1,690 mm	Height1,655 mm–1,676 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,788 mm–2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance180 mm–187 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume605 l	Trunk volume630 l–720 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,895 kg	Curb weight1,452 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–71 l	Fuel tank58 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)	Power92–180 kW (125–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 200 MT	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG 4x4
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed234 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · LX	Items in the base trim35 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Platinum	Items in the top trim48 · Style
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€1,550

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sorento UM or Škoda Kodiaq I?

Length: Kia Sorento UM 4,800 mm, Škoda Kodiaq I 4,699 mm (a 101 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,791 mm. Boot: 605 vs 720 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sorento UM or Škoda Kodiaq I?

The most frugal Kia Sorento UM uses 5.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 200 MT); the most frugal Škoda Kodiaq I 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sorento UM or Škoda Kodiaq I?

The strongest Kia Sorento UM makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.3 V6); the strongest Škoda Kodiaq I 180 kW (245 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 245 DSG 4x4).

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