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Which 7-seater SUV should you buy between VW's Tiguan Allspace, Skoda's new Kodiaq and Kia's popular Sorento? It's actually not that easy of a decision, as they're all extremely spacious, practical, safe and well-equipped

Starting with interior design and build quality, Mat Watson of Carwow was surprised to find that the perceived quality in the Kodiaq was better than the Tiguan's

Meanwhile, the Sorento left him pleasantly surprised as well.When it comes to rear passenger room, all three models offer plenty of it, although tall people might have a slight issue as far as headroom is concerned on the Sorento, if they opt for a version with the panoramic glass roof

Otherwise, you really can't complain.Which is more car-like to drive? That would be the Tiguan, which compared to the Kodiaq, also offers a quieter ride

Yet, if comfort is your main concern, getting the Kodiaq with its optional adaptive suspension makes for a very solid idea, although the Kia is pretty good in that department as well

However, unfortunately for the Sorento, its engine isn't as smooth as the power unit shared by the Skoda and the VW

In the end, the reviewer concluded that the Skoda Kodiaq deserves to win this comparison test as it offers you the best all-round value, which to us feels a bit like an underdog-type of result seen as how it's still a new nameplate, whereas both the Tiguan and the Sorento are well-established models

For more infomation >> VW Tiguan Allspace, Skoda Kodiaq And Kia Sorento Comparison Test Won By Underdog - Duration: 1:46.

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How Does Skoda's New Scala Stack Against The Audi A3? - Duration: 4:46.

Since we brought up this topic during our recent Scala article following its official unveiling, we figured we should dive deeper into just how well Skoda's newest 5-door hatchback compares to the Audi A3 Sportback

Of course, it goes without saying that differences in build-quality, performance and driving dynamics are to be expected, since one of the two is the VW Group's flagship 5-door hatchback offering, whereas the other is more budget-oriented

The two VW Group models share a similar silhouette, that of a condensed compact wagon, if you will, that's accentuated by the rear fourth window

Compared exclusively to the Audi, you could make a case for the Scala having a slightly more modern design, although we wouldn't go as far as to say that it's better looking than the A3 Sportback, whose styling is a lot less detailed with far fewer lines and creases breaking into the overall aesthetic

What's interesting though is that the Scala has a slightly longer wheelbase than the A3 at 2,649 mm (104.3in) versus 2,637 mm (103.8in).It also has a bigger trunk, with 467 liters (16.5cu.ft) available with the backseat in place.

The Audi? Just 380 liters (13.4cu.ft).So then what does this mean? Would you enjoy much greater practicality in the Scala than in the A3? Hard to say, especially since people who actually get excited by such differences in size and volume are usually best suited by cars from superior segments, like mid-sized

To put it plainly, if the Scala's trunk capacity got you really excited, then we could argue that what you actually need is something like the Octavia Combi, which has a 610 liters (21.5cu.ft) trunk.

Overall, if you fancy the new Skoda's triangular partial LED headlights (which are standard by the way), or perhaps its rear end design where the glass blends in with the taillights, we completely understand

Although, the current-generation A3 can be rather handsome, especially in S-line trim

Choosing which interior you'd rather have when it comes to these two models should go a little something like this: do I want a more modern-looking cabin with a more advanced infotainment system, a much larger 9.2-inch central display, LED ambient lighting, online services and a 10.25 inch Virtual Cockpit screen?

Or should I go for the Audi, which by the way has a larger digital gauge cluster at 12.3-inches, but a much smaller infotainment display.In terms of driver assistance systems, there isn't that much between them

The Scala comes with standard Lane Assist and Front Assist with City Emergency Brake systems, while Side Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Park Assist are optional extras

Meanwhile, you can also get an A3 with Adaptive Cruise Control, to go with the Pre-Sense system, Side Assist and Park Assist – most of those options can be pricey though

As for overall quality, you can see that the A3's interior features leather on the sides of the center console, more leather with contrast stitching on the door panels and we'd wager that it also has higher quality plastics and inserts

We haven't driven the Scala yet (obviously), but multiple run-ins with the A3 have taught us that it's one seriously well-built car – arguably still best in class, despite Mercedes' all-new A-Class

European buyers need only wait until the first half of 2019 to see the Scala in dealerships, and if Skoda is going to price it anywhere near where the Octavia is right now, then it might end up roughly 5,000 euros ($5,700) cheaper than an entry-level A3 Sportback in markets such as Germany

Although, in some Eastern European countries, the price difference could be even greater