Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Sorento

Should you buy Skoda Kodiaq or Kia Sorento? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Skoda Kodiaq price starts at Rs 36.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Lounge (Petrol) and Kia Sorento price starts Rs 27.99 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel). Kodiaq has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sorento has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Kodiaq has a mileage of 14.86 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sorento has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Kodiaq Vs Sorento

Key Highlights	Skoda Kodiaq	Kia Sorento
On Road Price	Rs.54,31,117^*	Rs.46,73,066^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1598
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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46.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Selection L&K	HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.54,31,117^*	Rs.46,73,066^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,03,782/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.88,953/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,10,427	Rs.1,84,976
User Rating	4.5 Based on 13 Reviews	4.6 Based on 8 Reviews
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Variant

Selection L&K

HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.54,31,117^*

Rs.46,73,066^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,03,782/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.88,953/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,10,427

Rs.1,84,976

User Rating

4.5

Based on 13 Reviews

4.6

Based on 8 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Turbocharged Petrol	Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1984	1598
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm	178bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4400rpm	265Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-speed DSG	6 -Speed AT
Hybrid Type	-	Strong Hybrid
Drive Type	4x4	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged Petrol

Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1984

1598

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

178bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

265Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-speed DSG

6 -Speed AT

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid

Drive Type

4x4

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.86	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	67
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/ 55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	19
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	786	813

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4758	4815
Width (mm)	1864	1900
Height (mm)	1679	1785
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	155	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2791	2815
Kerb Weight (kg)	1825	-
Grossweight (kg)	2420	-
Seating Capacity	7	6
Boot Space (Litres)	281	179

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	2nd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	Full	Semi
Drive Modes	6	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	No	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco\| Sport \| Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Front Only

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Additional Features	IRVM with auto-diing more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.24	12.3
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyMagic BlackRace BlueKodiaq Colours	Glacier White PearlIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveDark Gun MetalAurora Black PearlMagma RedImperial BlueGravity Gray+3 MoreSorento Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Exterior Camera	-	360° Camera
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/ 55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	19

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	9	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Kia Connect 2.0

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	13	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	13	12
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility more	- more
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	MyŠkoda Plus	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Skoda Kodiaq
- Premium Features: Massaging and ventilated seats with memory function, 13-speaker Canton audio system, dual wireless phone chargers and three-zone climate control.
- Great practicality: Adjustable front cupholders, big door pockets with a dustbin and umbrella slots, dual gloveboxes, rear removable storage box ensure more than adequate storage spaces.
- Great highway cruiser: Sits at triple-digit speeds effortlessly with enough performance for overtakes.
- Rich and ergonomic cabin: Leatherette dashboard, door pads, and steering wheel feel premium, and multiple physical dials help usability.
Kia Sorento
- Loaded base variants. No need to spend big money for features.
- Strong safety package: 10 airbags, 360° camera, L2 ADAS ensure peace of mind.
- Petrol-hybrid and diesel engine options offer a balance of performance and mileage.
- Well-built and premium feeling interior gives a luxurious experience.

Skoda Kodiaq
- Squeaking sounds from a few panels inside after covering 20,000 km+.
- Third row space: Only adequate for kids or pets.
Kia Sorento
- Third row is not spacious. Best used by kids or pets
- Steering is light, but lacks feel or feedback. Leaves you guessing on ghat roads

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