Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kodiaq, priced at Rs. 36.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Kodiaq returns a claimed 14.86 kmpl. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 1.49kWh battery producing 190bhp@3800rpm and the Kodiaq a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and Kodiaq, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability.

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Sorento vs Kodiaq Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoSkoda Kodiaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 36.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range Not Available14.86 kmpl
Engine / Battery 1.49 kWh1984 cc
Max power / Motor 190bhp@3800rpm201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Sorento vs Kodiaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselSkoda Kodiaq Lounge
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Kia Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 36.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp@3800rpm 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 7-speed DSG
Drive Type AWD 4x4
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.86 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 235/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 786 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Not Available Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 71,555 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 1.72 Lakh Kodiaq Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Battery Capacity
1.49 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
190bhp@3800rpm
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque
440Nm@2750rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4x4
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1795 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco, Sport, Smart + Terrain (Mud, Snow, Sand)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
10.1 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
62 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.86 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
4
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
IRVM with auto-dimming
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
10.24
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
786 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Tinted Glass
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
4810*1900*1700 mm3
4758*1864*1679 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2791 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
6
No of Speakers
Not Available
9
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
3
Yes
Apple CarPlay
3
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
IRVM with auto-dimming
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
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
Not Available
10.40 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 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
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Not Available
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
Not Available
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MyŠkoda Plus

grossWeight
Not Available
2390 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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Kia Sorento Vs Skoda Kodiaq FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq?
Skoda Kodiaq is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than Skoda Kodiaq by ₹9.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp@3800rpm of power and 440Nm@2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Lounge version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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