Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.7 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4. 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the higher listed output at 362 hp; 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 is rated at 193 hp, a difference of 169 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 at 550 Nm and 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 has the lower recorded consumption at 6.2 L/100km; 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 is listed at 8.8 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 545 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 25 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 2,400 kg. 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 is 58 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 has the lower listed starting price at $39,900, compared with $58,600 for 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.