Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2
The practical seven-seat powerhouse, now with Golf GTI-rivalling punch.
- Power
- 265 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.4 s
- Top speed
- 144 mph
About the Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq vRS transitions fully to petrol power, adopting the EA888 2.0-litre TSI engine shared with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Producing 265 PS, it offers a significant performance uplift over the standard Kodiaq while retaining the model's signature seven-seat versatility. The Mk2 features enhanced standard equipment including DCC Plus adaptive dampers and a revised all-wheel-drive system capable of shifting up to 85% of torque to a single wheel. It remains a unique proposition in the market, blending family-hauling practicality with a sporty, black-accented aesthetic and respectable cross-country pace.
Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2 specs
The Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2 produces 265 bhp (198 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 144 mph (232 km/h).
| Make | Skoda |
|---|---|
| Model | Kodiaq vRS |
| Generation | Mk2 |
| Trim | 2.0 TSI |
| Years | 2024–present |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 265 bhp (198 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,828 kg (4,030 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 145 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2 rarity in CarSpot
The Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 24 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
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Skoda Kodiaq vRS Mk2 fun facts
- The Mk2 Kodiaq vRS features an illuminated front grille as standard, a design element Skoda calls the 'Crystallinium' light strip.
- Despite its performance focus, the Kodiaq vRS retains a massive 2,035-litre maximum boot capacity with all rear seats folded.
- The 2.0 TSI engine in this generation produces 20 PS more than the facelifted version of the previous generation.