2024 Skoda Kodiaq
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 7 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $34,000–$39,577 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2024 Skoda Kodiaq is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 7.9/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.4/10. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.4/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.4/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.6/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. On technology it rates 8.1/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $34,000–$39,577, 26 MPG, seating 7, the Skoda Kodiaq sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. Its value score of 8.2/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good suv should — quietly and competently.
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The 2024 Skoda Kodiaq ranks #293 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 88% of the segment. Its 7.9/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $34,000 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $36,079 by about 6%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking → · Best SUVs under $35k →
Smart-money pick: the 2021 Skoda Kodiaq scores 7.6/10 — within striking distance of the 2024's 7.9 — and starts roughly $3,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.0/10 | $35,020 | Read review → |
| 2024 (this review) | 7.9/10 | $34,000 | |
| 2023 | 7.8/10 | $32,980 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $31,960 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.6/10 | $30,940 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.6/10 | $29,920 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.7/10 | $28,900 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.6/10 | $27,880 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.5/10 | $26,860 | Read review → |
We rate the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq's reliability 7.4/10 — above the middle of the pack for this class.
It scores 7.9/10 overall, ranking #293 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 88% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2024 Skoda Kodiaq starts at $34,000 and ranges up to $39,577 across trims (MSRP when new). At 26 MPG, expect roughly $2,019/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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