Comparison - Mazda CX-50 Turbo 2023 - vs - Skoda Kodiaq RS 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
31,940
Updated: 
28 Mar 2022
$
73,990
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
22 Sep 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
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Polymetal Gray Metallic
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Jet Black Mica
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Ingot Blue Metallic
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Machine Gray Metallic
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Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Zesty turbo engine,
high-class cabin,
pleasing to drive.

Cons
Just-average warranty coverage,
wireless smartphone charging only offered on top trim,
less headroom than in a CX-5.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Quick acceleration from optional turbocharged engine
Sharp handling
Upscale interior design
Decent off-road capability for a small crossover SUV

Cons
Ride quality is bit stiff
Slightly more expensive than rivals
Middling cargo capacity

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Posh, comfy interior
Zippy engine performance
Athletic handling
Many standard features

Cons
Busy ride quality
Below-average cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Upmarket vibe (when optioned)
Engaging road manners
Trademark ‘simply clever’ touches

Cons
Pricey options package net basic features
Small third row
Dual-clutch driveability compromises

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Pros
Good value for money
Loads of space inside
Smart-looking interior

Cons
Over-the-shoulder blindspots
Tiguan has more tech
A little bumpy at low speeds

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
186ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
272ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 000rpm
241hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
40.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Push Button Start
12-volt power outlets
Adaptive cruise control
Leather Steering Wheel
12V socket in luggage compartment
12V socket in the center console for rear seat passengers
Storage pocket under steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.80in
185.00in
Width: 
75.60in
74.00in
Height: 
63.50in
66.30in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
7.50in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
110.80in
109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.60
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.30cu.ft
70.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.40cu.ft
9.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3706.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
black background with white lettering and silver surround
Ambient temperature & clock display
7" LCD Meter Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power windows with one-touch down/up feature
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Virtual Pedal - hands free electric tailgate opening and closing
Electric park brake with Auto Hold function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory feature
Front & rear heated seats, separately controlled
Front ventilated seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrically foldable, adjustable exterior mirrors with memory feature, separately heated, auto-dimming
Three zone air-conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25" full-color display
Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2
Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ integration
Android Auto™ integration
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription3
Dual front USB audio inputs
Dual rear USB charging ports
8 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
9.2" with gesture control Columbus high resolution 'Glass design' infotainment system
Apple Carplay® and Android Auto wireless
Bluetooth® with voice control, audio and streaming ,USB
12 loudspeakers
Navigation
Wireless Phone Charging

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Windshield wiper de-icer
Dual heated side mirrors
Electric panoramic sunroof
Mechanical sunblinds for rear windows
Privacy Glass
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7
20"
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single-piston floating caliper
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Side-impact door beams
anti-theft system
Driver Attention Alert
Hill Launch Assist
Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Driver Fatigue Detection
Blind Spot Detection
Adaptive Lane Assist
Manoeuvre Assist - auto braking front and rear
Multi-Collision Brake
Activation of warning lights on impact in collision
Height-adjustable three-point seat belts with pretensioners

Options

Packages: 
Convenience Package
Weather Package
Cargo Package
Accent Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness
Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Machine Gray Metallic
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Silver Cross Bars
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Options: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Carpet Cargo Mat
Premium Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
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