Skoda Kodiaq: what it really costs to run in the UK
The 7-seat SUV that doesn't compromise on practicality or value. Fits your whole family without the premium SUV price tag.
Based on 1,000 km (about 621 miles) a month on mixed roads. Prices: £22,500 for a 2–4-year-old one, up to £43,000 new. All assumptions →
Buying a 2–4-year-old Kodiaq on finance
| Monthly cost | £/month |
|---|---|
| Loan payment (80% financed, 5% APR, 3 years) | £539 |
| Fuel / electricity | £114 |
| Insurance (estimate) | £65 |
| Road tax | £16 |
| Maintenance | £63 |
| Total per month | £798 |
| Over 3 years | £ |
|---|---|
| 20% deposit | £4,500 |
| 36 monthly costs | £28,731 |
| Total paid out | £33,231 |
| Minus estimated resale value (~55%) | −£12,375 |
| Net 3-year cost | £20,856 |
Leasing a new Kodiaq
| Monthly cost | £/month |
|---|---|
| Lease payment (typical deal: 36 months, 10,000 miles a year, upfront payment spread over the term) | £406 |
| Fuel / electricity | £114 |
| Insurance (estimate) | £126 |
| Road tax and maintenance | Usually included |
| Total per month | £646 |
Leasing compares a new car with buying a 2–4-year-old one, so the two are different cars. At the end of a lease you hand the car back; buying leaves you with the resale value, which is why buying is shown net.
Road tax
UK vehicle tax for a car this age is the flat standard rate, £200/yr, whatever its CO₂. Versions that cost over £40,000 new also pay £640/yr extra in years 2–6 (not included above).
CO₂: 137 g/km.
Engines
- 2.0 TDI 150hp diesel (7 seats)
- 2.0 TSI 190hp petrol
Costs above use the first engine listed. Bigger engines cost more to buy, insure and fuel.
Why people choose the Kodiaq
- Genuine usable 7-seat family SUV
- Best value 7-seater on the market
- Huge boot even with all seats up
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