BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Kodiaq

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Skoda Kodiaq price starts at Rs. 46.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 30.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the Kodiaq delivers 14.86 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Kodiaq a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Kodiaq, the Kodiaq is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance.

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3 Series vs Kodiaq Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesSkoda Kodiaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 46.99 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl14.86 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1984 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Top speed 253 Km/hNot Available

3 Series vs Kodiaq Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveSkoda Kodiaq Selection L&K
Rating
43 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 46.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 7-speed DSG
Drive Type 4WD 4x4
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 14.86 Kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 235/55 R18
Boot Space 480 Liters 281 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 90,900 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 3 Series Insurance Kodiaq Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4x4
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1825 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
62 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
14.86 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
235/55 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
IRVM with auto-dimming
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.24
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
786 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
281 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4758*1864*1679 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2791 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
4
6
No of Speakers
16
13
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
IRVM with auto-dimming
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
13 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MyŠkoda Plus
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2420 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Kodiaq
  • Clean, premium European styling that looks classy without screaming for attention.
  • Top-notch interior quality with soft-touch materials and a solid, well-built feel throughout.
  • The powerful turbo-petrol engine offers smooth and refined performance with adequate punch for highway duties, even when fully-loaded.
  • Comfortable for long drives thanks to plush front seats, sliding second row, and good NVH levels.
  • Impressive feature list includes massage seats, premium audio, panoramic sunroof, and virtual cockpit.
  • Confident handling and ride with AWD offering extra grip on bad roads or in wet conditions. Strong safety credentials backed by five-star Euro NCAP rating and nine airbags.
Skoda Kodiaq
  • No diesel or hybrid option might be a miss for buyers looking for better efficiency or long-range cruisers.
  • Lacks ADAS features that many rivals offer at this price point, like adaptive cruise or lane assist.
  • Limited variant combinations mean you have to choose between style-focused or feature-loaded trims.
  • Third row is tight on space and best suited for short trips or kids only.
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Kodiaq?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Skoda Kodiaq is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹30.11 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq delivers better mileage 14.86 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Kodiaq?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Selection L&K version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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