Skoda Kodiaq vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 23.59 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kodiaq, priced at Rs. 36.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Kodiaq uses a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Kodiaq and Safari, the Kodiaq is the better pick for performance, while the Safari stands out for affordability.

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Kodiaq vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Skoda KodiaqTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 36.99 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 14.86 kmplNot Available
Engine 1984 cc1498 cc
Max power 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

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Basic Info Skoda Kodiaq LoungeTata Safari Petrol SmartKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Rating
1 review
70 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Skoda Tata Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 36.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 40.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1498 cc 1598 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm 178bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic
Gearbox 7-speed DSG 6-Speed 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type 4x4 FWD AWD
Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.86 Kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 235/65/R17 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space 786 Liters 680 Liters 179 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) 155 mm Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No Yes
Cruise Control Yes No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front 10
EMI
Rs. 71,555 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 78,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.72 Lakh Kodiaq Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance Rs. 1.85 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1984 cc
1498 cc
1598 cc
Engine Type
Turbocharged Petrol
HYPERION 1.5L
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
64 kW
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1498 cc
1598 cc
Max Power
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
178bhp
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
265Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
7-speed DSG
6-Speed
6 -Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
4x4
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
1795 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Eco| Sport | Smart
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
3

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
62 Liters
50 Liters
67 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
14.86 Kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
17
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
17
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
235/65/R17
235/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.24
7
12.3
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
6
Doors
5
5
Not Available
Boot Space
786 Liters
680 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
No
Panoramic
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
155 mm
Not Available
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4758*1864*1679 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2791 mm
2741 mm
2815 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
2 Zone
Massage Seats
No
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
No
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
6
No
3
No of Speakers
9
No
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
No
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.40 inch
no inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
No
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Yes
Powered Seats
No
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Driver
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360° Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
No
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigation
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
MyŠkoda Plus
Not Available
Kia Connect 2.0
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
No
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2390 kg
Not Available
Not Available

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.
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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.
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option
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Which car is best between Skoda Kodiaq vs Tata Safari?
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Skoda Kodiaq vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Skoda Kodiaq by ₹23.59 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Skoda Kodiaq vs Tata Safari?
For the Lounge version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque

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