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Home›Duel›BMW X3 vs Skoda Kodiaq

Performance comparison

BMW X3 xDrive20d G01 vs Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWHybrid

X3 xDrive20d G01

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,835 kg · 2020

VS
SkodaDieselFaster

Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,720 kg · 2020

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

X3 xDrive20d G01Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG
0–100 km/h7,92 s7,56 s+0,36 s
400 m standing start15,77 s15,63 s+0,14 s
1,000 m standing start29,23 s28,75 s+0,48 s
Top speed (electronically limited)213 km/h218 km/h−5 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio9,66 kg/hp9,05 kg/hpbetter ratio

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWHybridX3 xDrive20d G01
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
SkodaDieselKodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierX3 xDrive20d G01Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG
0–30 km/h1,40 s1,55 stight gap
0–50 km/h2,59 s2,71 stight gap
0–80 km/h5,31 s5,33 stight gap
0–100 km/h7,92 s7,56 s
0–120 km/h11,33 s11,01 s
0–160 km/h21,92 s19,93 s
0–200 km/h50,34 s41,52 s
400 m standing start15,77 s15,63 stight gap
1,000 m standing start29,23 s28,75 s
Top speed213 km/h218 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

X3 xDrive20d G01

9,66kg/hpcompensated by −115 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 835 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Skoda

Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG

9,05kg/hpratio better by 0,61 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 720 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox7-speed DSG (DQ381)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 7.92 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive20d. The 0.36 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG is doing 115 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive20d. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG crosses the line in 15.63 s versus 15.76 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG finishes in 28.75 s versus 29.22 s, with a 0.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive20d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.66 kg/hp vs 9.05 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 0.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of X3 xDrive20d G01
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 MHEV 158 7DCTPeugeot 5008 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6Bmw X2 sDrive20d
Instead of Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG
SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSGPorsche MacanBmw X3 xDrive25d

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG gagne (7,56 s vs 7,92 s).

X3 xDrive20d G01 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).

X3 xDrive20d G01 : 190 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp. Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG : 190 hp, ratio 9,05 kg/hp.

X3 xDrive20d G01 : 213 km/h. Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 7DSG : 218 km/h.