Verdict first: the Skoda Kodiaq is the better all-round used 7-seater for most Irish families — it has the bigger boot in seven-seat mode, a stronger documented reliability record, and huge choice on the used market. The Peugeot 5008 fights back hard on running costs: its 1.5 BlueHDi diesel typically sits two motor tax bands lower than the equivalent Kodiaq diesel, and it usually costs less to buy like-for-like. If you carry seven people and luggage regularly, buy the Kodiaq. If the third row is occasional and annual costs matter most, the 5008 is the smart-money pick.
Both are among the most-listed 7-seat SUVs on Autoza, so whichever way you lean, there's real choice — browse used Skodas or search all used diesels to see what's near you.
Which has the bigger boot, the Kodiaq or the 5008?
The Kodiaq — and by a meaningful margin when all seven seats are up. The 2017–2023 seven-seat Kodiaq offers around 270 litres behind the third row, versus roughly 166 litres in the 2017–2024 Peugeot 5008 (Parkers used reviews, accessed 6 August 2026). That's the difference between a full family shop fitting and it going on someone's lap.
With everything folded, the story flips slightly: the 5008 opens up to about 2,042 litres — and its individual third-row seats can be removed entirely, freeing up to 2,150 litres — while the Kodiaq maxes out around 2,005 litres (Parkers, accessed 6 August 2026). In practice both swallow a buggy, a dog crate and an airport run without complaint.
| Boot space (approx.) | Skoda Kodiaq (2017–2023, 7-seat) | Peugeot 5008 (2017–2024) |
|---|---|---|
| All seven seats up | ~270 litres | ~166 litres |
| All rear seats folded | ~2,005 litres | ~2,042 litres (up to ~2,150 with third-row seats removed) |
| Third-row seats | Fold flat into floor | Fold flat and fully removable |
Figures from Parkers used-car reviews (accessed 6 August 2026). Manufacturers measure boot volume in slightly different ways, so treat these as a guide — bring the buggy to the test drive.
Is the third row actually usable for kids and adults?
Both are honest "5+2" SUVs, not full seven-seaters — the back row is for children, teens and short adult hops, not long journeys. The 5008's party trick is three individual, sliding middle-row seats, which makes fitting three child seats across row two easier than in most rivals. The Kodiaq counters with a wider body and more headroom in row three.
If you routinely carry six or seven people over any distance, test-sit both back rows before buying. And if your shortlist widens, our guide to the best family cars in Ireland 2026 covers the full field.
Which costs less in motor tax in Ireland?
Usually the Peugeot 5008 — and this is the most concrete number in the whole comparison. Irish motor tax for cars registered between July 2008 and the end of 2020 is based on NEDC CO2 bands; cars registered from 1 January 2021 use the WLTP bands (Department of Transport motor tax rates, gov.ie, accessed 6 August 2026 — rates unchanged by Budget 2026).
Published NEDC figures put the popular 5008 1.5 BlueHDi 130 diesel at roughly 102–108g/km CO2 (manufacturer technical data via L'Argus/Ultimate Specs, accessed 6 August 2026) — Band A3, €190 a year. The Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150 front-wheel-drive sits around 129g/km — Band B1, €270 — while the heavier 4x4 DSG versions were quoted around 149g/km, which lands in Band C at €400 (encyCARpedia and GreenCarGuide, accessed 6 August 2026).
| Typical used diesel variant | Published NEDC CO2 | Band (pre-2021 reg) | Annual motor tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 5008 1.5 BlueHDi 130 | ~102–108g/km | A3 | €190 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150 (FWD) | ~129g/km | B1 | €270 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150 (4x4 DSG) | ~149g/km | C | €400 |
Tax bands and euro amounts from the Department of Transport rates tables on gov.ie (accessed 6 August 2026). CO2 varies by exact variant, wheels and registration year — 2021-on registrations are taxed on higher WLTP figures — so always confirm the specific car's band with our motor tax calculator before you buy.
Over five years of ownership, a €190-a-year 5008 versus a €400-a-year Kodiaq 4x4 is over €1,000 of difference — real money that should factor into your offer.
Which is more reliable — Skoda Kodiaq or Peugeot 5008?
The Kodiaq has the stronger documented record. In the What Car? Reliability Survey, diesel versions of the 2017–2024 Kodiaq scored 94.7% (fourth of 12 in the seven-seater class), with petrols at 91.8%; electrical niggles were the most common complaint (What Car? used review, accessed 6 August 2026). As brands, Skoda ranked 13th of 31 and Peugeot 19th of 31 in the same survey.
There's less model-specific survey data on the used 5008, so treat its record as mid-table rather than bad. The one issue you must know about: the 1.2 PureTech petrol uses a "wet" timing belt that degrades in oil and was subject to recalls (2021, and an April 2023 brake-assist recall linked to belt debris); from 2023 the third-generation engine switched to a timing chain (Honest John and Peugeot technical sources, accessed 6 August 2026). On any used PureTech 5008, demand proof the belt has been replaced or inspected on schedule. The 1.5 BlueHDi diesel avoids the issue entirely — another reason the diesel 5008 is the one to buy used.
For either car, run the registration through our free NCT check before viewing, and treat a full main-dealer or independent service history as non-negotiable on cars this size.
What do used Kodiaqs and 5008s cost in Ireland?
Both spread across a wide range depending on year, mileage and spec — from older high-mileage examples in the low-to-mid teens up to nearly-new cars north of €40,000. As context, the median diesel car listed on Autoza is €19,995 (Autoza listing data, August 2026), and that's a realistic midpoint for a well-kept mid-life diesel example of either car.
Like-for-like, the 5008 generally undercuts the Kodiaq on asking price — Skoda's stronger residuals are the flip side of its reliability reputation. Working out what your budget really buys? Use the finance calculator, read our PCP vs HP guide, and if you're importing from the UK, price the tax first with the VRT calculator.
Trading in? Get a data-backed number for your current car with our free car valuation tool, or read how to sell your car in Ireland if you'd rather sell privately first.
Kodiaq vs 5008: the head-to-head summary
| Skoda Kodiaq | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot with 7 seats up | ✅ Bigger (~270L) | ~166L |
| Maximum load space | ~2,005L | ✅ Up to ~2,150L (seats removed) |
| Third-row flexibility | Folds flat | ✅ Folds and removes; 3 sliding row-2 seats |
| Motor tax (typical used diesel) | €270–€400/yr | ✅ €190/yr |
| Reliability record | ✅ 94.7% diesel score (What Car?) | Mid-table; petrol wet-belt caveat |
| Towing / 4x4 availability | ✅ 4x4 versions widely available | Front-wheel drive only |
| Typical used price, like-for-like | Higher | ✅ Lower |
If you're weighing the Kodiaq against its Volkswagen Group sibling instead, run the side-by-side yourself: Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tiguan — or compare any two models on our comparison tool.
Where to find one
Both models are among the most-listed 7-seat SUVs on Autoza, with stock from vetted dealers nationwide — browse used cars in Dublin, used cars in Cork, the full Skoda range, or filter by fuel: diesel, petrol or hybrid.
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