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Why choose a Škoda for your family car?

From the school run to the big shop, and from the daily commute to weekend or holiday adventures, family life’s easier when you jump into a Škoda.

Our smart, stylish and spacious family-car models make every journey a pleasure, and we have options in a range of sizes to suit families of all kinds.

Whether it’s versatility, performance, comfort or space you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Explore our full range of family cars below.

7-seater family cars for large families

The new, all-electric Škoda Peaq

Our largest ever car, seating seven in comfort

Made for family motoring, the new, all-electric Škoda Peaq seats seven plus luggage with ease. It’s packed with smart features to make your everyday journeys easier, and more than stylish enough to stand out in the school car park.

Go further with a range of battery options and carry more with an 890-litre boot capacity when the third-row seats are folded.

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The Škoda Kodiaq

Pack everything you need, with petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid power

With striking design details, the Škoda Kodiaq is an award-winning family SUV that looks as good as it performs.

It’s available as a plug-in hybrid seating 5, or as a 7-seater with a choice of petrol or diesel power. There’s also a wide range of connectivity features to enjoy. And for more adventurous families or those who live in rural areas, there’s the option of a go-anywhere, do-anything four-wheel drive.

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Mid-sized SUVs for space and practicality

The Škoda Karoq

Our fantastic family all-rounder

The Karoq is an award-winning mid-sized family SUV big on style, big on space and big on smart ideas to make every journey go smoothly.

Giving driver and passengers great all-round visibility, the Karoq also enhances your drive with state-of-the-art connectivity and safety features.

Kids need entertaining on longer journeys? Folding tables plus a USB connector in the back will help put a smile on their faces.

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Compact family SUVs and hatchbacks

The Škoda Kamiq

A clever and compact family SUV

A perfect balance of practicality, quality and comfort make the Škoda Kamiq a great choice if you’re looking for more compact family transport.

It’s our smallest SUV, but there’s no compromise on the smart features we’ve packed in. Out with the kids on a rainy day, for example? With an umbrella compartment in the driver’s door, you can all stay dry. And with dual-zone air conditioning, you can keep everybody happy whatever the weather.

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Fully electric family cars with zero tailpipe emissions

The all-electric Škoda Enyaq

Our spacious and capable mid-size electric family SUV

For hectic family lives, it’s good to have the all-electric Škoda Enyaq as part of the team.

One of the UK’s most popular electric cars, the multi-award winning Enyaq has stacks of family-friendly tech and safety features as standard.

And if you don’t need quite as much space and prefer a sportier look, the Enyaq is also available in an exciting coupé option.

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The all-electric Škoda Elroq

Our smart and fully featured electric family SUV

Long range. Fast charging. Room for growing families. Clever design features to maximise space. Our pioneering electric compact SUV is the ideal family car, whether you live in town or country.

Ready for action at the touch of a button, the all-electric Škoda Elroq has all the versatility and safety features your family needs.

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Spacious and comfortable family estates and hatchbacks

The Škoda Superb

Our hugely spacious family car, available as hatchback or estate

Whether you’re considering a hatchback or an estate as your family car, the Škoda Superb simply gives you more.

For a start, there’s more space for growing families and their similarly growing luggage requirements. There’s also more safety as standard, more sophisticated technology and more luxurious interiors. And all wrapped up in a beautifully streamlined executive car that’s a treat to drive, mile after mile.

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The Škoda Octavia

Our versatile mid-size family car, available as hatchback or estate

Doing the daily rounds, weekending with family, packing up and heading off on holiday – whatever your journey, you’ll love jumping into the Octavia.

Its interior materials are a pleasure to touch, there’s plenty of space for everyone and everything, and you’ll find smart features and leading-edge technology at your fingertips. Make the most of family time and enjoy the ride in the Auto Express 2024 and 2025 Family Car of the Year.

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The Škoda Scala

Our great-value, smart and spacious family hatchback

Versatile and spacious, comfortable and easy to drive, the Scala is a value-for-money family hatchback that could make sense for you for so many reasons.

Even with five passengers on board, the Scala can cope with a family holiday’s worth of luggage without cramping those passengers in the slightest.

To help you enjoy your drive to the full, the Scala also features numerous safety assistants, simply clever features and connectivity services.

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Family car FAQs

Which Škoda models are 7-seater family cars?

Škoda currently offers two 7-seater family cars: the Škoda Kodiaq and the all-new Škoda Peaq. The Škoda Kodiaq is a mid-sized SUV available with petrol and mild-hybrid engines, seating up to 7 across three rows with a boot capacity of 340 litres with all seats in use, expanding to 2,035 litres with all rear seats folded. The Škoda Peaq is Škoda’s largest model – a fully electric 7-seat SUV with a WLTP range of over 391 miles. The Škoda Peaq offers 299 litres of boot space with all 7 seats up, or 890 litres with the third row folded. Both the Škoda Kodiaq and Škoda Peaq feature three-row seating, ISOFIX points, and flexible configurations for families of all sizes.

What is the biggest Škoda family car?

The Škoda Peaq is Škoda’s largest model ever. At approximately 4.9 metres in length, the Škoda Peaq is a fully electric, 7-seat flagship SUV that sits at the very top of the Škoda range. In five-seat mode, the Škoda Peaq provides up to 935 litres of boot space — the biggest of any Škoda model – while the 7-seat configuration offers 299 litres with all rows occupied. The Škoda Peaq also has an additional 37-litre front storage compartment as well as the main boot. The Škoda Superb Estate, at 4.9 metres long, is Škoda’s largest non-7-seat family car and one of the most spacious cars in its class.

What Škoda family car is best for long motorway journeys?

For long motorway journeys, the Škoda Superb and Škoda Peaq are the standout choices. The Škoda Superb is praised by reviewers for exceptional practicality and long-distance ability, with a large, refined interior and low road noise on the motorway. For electric long-distance driving, the Škoda Peaq 90 delivers a WLTP range of over 391 miles and supports rapid DC charging at up to 200 kW, adding meaningful charge in as little as 28 minutes. The electric Škoda Enyaq is also well-suited to motorway family life, with a WLTP range of up to 359 miles.

What Škoda family cars have the best interior quality?

The Škoda Superb and Škoda Peaq lead the range for interior quality. The Škoda Superb has consistently earned praise for its premium-feeling cabin, with high-quality materials, generous rear legroom, and a well-designed dashboard featuring Škoda’s Smart Dials interface. The Škoda Peaq’s cabin combines generous space and clean architecture, providing a lounge-like atmosphere shaped by comfortable materials and an intuitive user interface, with a redesigned dashboard featuring a vertical infotainment display. The Škoda Kodiaq also delivers a high-quality interior for a mid-sized SUV, with a 13-inch touchscreen navigation system, configurable dials, and smart storage throughout. Across the Škoda family-car range – from the Octavia to the Peaq – Škoda’s Simply Clever philosophy means interiors are thoughtfully laid out and genuinely practical.

What Škoda family cars have the best ride comfort?

The Škoda Superb, Škoda Peaq, and Škoda Kodiaq are the most comfortable family cars in the Škoda range. The Škoda Superb’s long wheelbase and refined suspension tuning make it particularly well-suited to absorbing bumps and motorway miles in smooth, quiet comfort, while the Škoda Peaq has a composed and settled ride quality on both faster roads and through town. The Škoda Kodiaq’s raised ride height and available adaptive chassis provide comfortable progress on varied road surfaces. For electric smooth-ride comfort, the Škoda Enyaq and Škoda Elroq deliver the near-silent, vibration-free progress that makes electric SUVs particularly pleasant on school runs and longer family journeys alike.

What Škoda family cars have the most helpful features?

Škoda’s Simply Clever philosophy means every model in the family-car range is packed with genuinely useful features. The Škoda Kodiaq comes with a variable boot floor, rear-seat boot backrest release, ISOFIX on outer second-row seats and the front passenger seat, a rear centre armrest with cupholders, and a 13-inch navigation touchscreen. The Škoda Peaq adds a 37-litre front storage compartment, multiple rear climate-control vents, a 13.6-inch vertical infotainment screen and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The Škoda Superb Estate offers a powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, and one of the most spacious estate boots in its class. Across all Škoda family cars, features such as blind-spot detection, rear parking cameras, wireless phone charging, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are widely available, even on entry-level trims.

Which Škoda should I buy for urban family life?

For urban family life, the Škoda Kamiq, Škoda Elroq, and Škoda Karoq are the most city-friendly options in the Škoda range. The Škoda Kamiq is a compact SUV that’s easy to park and manoeuvre while still offering practical family space. The Škoda Elroq is a fully electric compact SUV with a WLTP range of up to 360 miles, making it ideal for city journeys. The Škoda Karoq sits between the Kamiq and Kodiaq in size and offers a good mix of urban practicality and interior space. For larger families navigating city life, the Škoda Kodiaq is a strong choice — its 7-seat flexibility, parking sensors, and reversing camera make it more city-capable than its size might suggest.

What running costs should I expect from a Škoda family car?

Running costs across the Škoda family-car range vary depending on fuel type and model. The Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI diesel returns up to 51.9 mpg WLTP combined, with CO2 emissions of 143 g/km, and comes with a 3-year/60,000-mile manufacturer warranty plus a 12-year anti-corrosion guarantee. The Škoda Peaq is a fully electric family SUV, with its battery covered by an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, alongside the 3-year general vehicle warranty. The Škoda Superb is available as a plug-in hybrid capable of up to 85 electric miles per charge, which can significantly reduce fuel spend for drivers who charge regularly. Across all models, Škoda’s scheduled service plans are available to keep maintenance costs predictable from year one.

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