Engine Displacement: 1,498 cc (1.5 TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0 TSI)
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq, launched for 2024-2025, offers a range of high-tech powertrains. The 1.5 TSI features mild-hybrid technology (e-TEC) for improved efficiency, while the 2.0 TSI remains the powerhouse for the 4x4 variants. A new Plug-in Hybrid (iV) version is also available, combining a 1.5 TSI engine with an electric motor for a significant electric-only range.
Max Power: 150 PS / 204 PS / 265 PS (vRS)
The power delivery is tailored for a large SUV. The entry-level 1.5 TSI produces 150 PS (110 kW), while the 2.0 TSI AWD variants jump to 204 PS (150 kW). The performance-oriented Kodiaq vRS utilizes a high-output 2.0 TSI engine delivering 265 PS (195 kW), making it a formidable high-speed cruiser.
Max Torque: 250 Nm / 320 Nm / 400 Nm
Torque across the range is designed for heavy lifting and effortless cruising. The 1.5 TSI provides 250 Nm, the 2.0 TSI 4x4 delivers 320 Nm, and the top-tier vRS and 2.0 TDI diesel variants offer a massive 400 Nm, ensuring the Kodiaq can handle seven passengers and luggage without breaking a sweat.
0-100 km/h Time: 6.3 - 9.9 Seconds
Performance varies significantly by trim: the Kodiaq vRS is a sleeper, hitting 100 km/h in just 6.3 - 6.4 seconds. The standard 2.0 TSI AWD follows at roughly 7.5 - 8.0 seconds, while the efficiency-focused 1.5 TSI completes the sprint in just under 10 seconds.
