Kodiaq 2016–2021 car dimensions: 4697 mm long, 1882 mm wide and 1655 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,527 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard touchscreen infotainment system from 6.5 inches with SmartLink for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay across the range. Base models use manual air conditioning while dual-zone or three-zone Climatronic is on mid and higher grades. Cruise control is standard from SE level. Rear parking sensors come on mid trims with front sensors on higher ones. Front Assist automatic emergency braking is standard. Blind spot detection and lane assist are on higher grades or optional. A reversing camera is optional.
Five-seat models provide 720 litres of boot space with seats up, rising to 2065 litres with the rear seats folded flat. Seven-seat versions offer 270 litres behind the third row.
Towing capacity reaches 2500 kg braked on stronger 4x4 diesel versions and 750 kg unbraked across the range. Payload sits around 675 kg depending on engine and seating. The Scout trim adds more rugged setup for light off-road or work duties with good load versatility.
The cabin feels spacious and practical with sliding and reclining second-row seats as standard plus optional third row. Front seats can be heated, ventilated and multi-way power-adjusted with memory on higher grades. Optional three-zone Climatronic and ambient lighting in ten colours add comfort. Heated steering wheel and rear seats are available as options. Acoustic glass appears on some packs for quieter travel. Panoramic roof is optional for more light.
Petrol and diesel engines meet EU6 standards with combined fuel use from 5.0 l/100 km on entry diesel.
Service intervals fixed QI4 every 15 000 km or 1 year, or variable QI6 up to 30 000 km or 2 years.
Brake fluid first change after 3 years then every 2 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars in 2017: adult 92%, child 77%, pedestrian 71%, assist 54%.
Standard Front Assist with City Emergency Brake and multi-collision brake. up to nine airbags available.
Engines are 1.4 and 2.0 TSI petrol plus 2.0 TDI diesels. Official combined consumption starts at 5.0 l/100 km for the base diesel and around 6.0 l/100 km for base petrol. All meet EU6 with stop-start and brake energy recovery.
Servicing follows fixed or flexible regimes. Oil and filter change is every 15 000 km or yearly on QI4, or indicated up to 30 000 km or two years on QI6 LongLife. Inspection comes after first 30 000 km or two years then annually or every 30 000 km depending on variant. Brake fluid changes every two years after the initial three-year interval.
Safety earned a full five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2017. Adult occupant protection scored 92% with full points in the side barrier test. Child protection reached 77%. Pedestrian protection was 71% and safety assist 54%. Standard kit includes Front Assist with City Emergency Brake and multi-collision brake. Up to nine airbags, lane assist, adaptive cruise and other aids are available.
Keeping the car means following the oil specification for the chosen service regime and checking the digital service plan. Difficult conditions like short trips or dusty roads may need earlier filter or belt work. The body uses hot-stamped steel for high torsional stiffness and crash protection.
Length 4697 mm, Width 1882 mm, Height 1655 mm, Wheelbase 2791 mm (Kodiaq 2016–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Kodiaq petrol technical specifications, 28 September 2016, column 1.4 TSI/92 kW, unbraced 5-seat values, 92 kW and seven standard airbags, rear side pair optional) are from the Škoda Paris Motor Show press kit, 29 September 2016, which also lists height as.