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Mazda CX-80 vs Skoda Kodiaq

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Mazda CX-80
Mazda CX-80

$55,200 - $92,769

2025 price

Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq

$53,290 - $70,590

2025 price

Summary

2025 Mazda CX-80
2025 Skoda Kodiaq
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.3L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
8.4L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Drab design for a premium SUV
  • Heavy steering at lower speeds
  • Air conditioning system needs work

  • Bit thirsty
  • Could do with more oomph
  • Patchy lane keeping
2025 Mazda CX-80 Summary

Despite the similar naming conventions, the new Mazda CX-80 large SUV isn’t a revamped version of the popular CX-8 model even though it technically replaces it.

The CX-80 is actually a seven-seat version of the mid-size CX-60. If you're confused, you're not the only one. The CX-80 joins a loooong list of SUVs that Mazda has brought to our market (including the CX-80 and 90) and while it offers more passenger space than its predecessor, does bigger mean better when it comes to family hauling?

My family of three have spent three weeks with the one-up-from-entry grade Touring G40e to find out for you.

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

Skoda’s Kodiaq is a relatively small fish in a large, seven-seat SUV pond. While apex predators like Toyota’s LandCruiser Prado and Ford’s Everest swallow huge chunks of category market share, it’s been lurking quietly in the shallow end.

But given it’s named after a hulking brown bear, with a particular taste for fresh fish, maybe its time has come to rise from the shallows and make a bigger impact with Aussie buyers.

That’s because after the best part of eight years in market here, the original Kodiaq has been replaced by a new, second-generation version.

Skoda says it’s more space-efficient, with extra tech and spec, as well as better performance, improved fuel economy and more.

So, if you’re in the market for a sizeable, primo, three-row SUV with a unique Czech Republic twist, stay with us for CarsGuide’s Australian first drive review.

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