MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Compared: Capability vs Comfort And Driving Pleasure!

The Toyota Fortuner is the default option for most when picking a 7-seater SUV for under Rs 50 lakh. However, if you want more than just capability, MG has come out with the Majestor, which is a bigger, more-feature loaded and capable version of the Gloster. With this makeover, the MG Majestor’s comfort and feel-good feature package is actually now more comparable to the Skoda Kodiaq - a car you shouldn’t ignore if you want a large SUV that plasters a smile on your face.

So if you were in the market for a 7-seater SUV, which one should you pick?

MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Price

With the recent update, the prices for the 2026 Skoda Kodiaq have actually come down by up to Rs 3 lakh. Prices of the MG Majestor’s top-spec variant range from Rs 40.99 lakh to Rs 44.99 lakh, while its base variant prices are yet to be announced. On the top-end, the Majestor undercuts the Kodiaq by Rs 2 lakh.

MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Dimensions

• The MG Majestor is the biggest SUV in its segment, and the difference with respect to the Skoda Kodiaq is crystal clear.

• The Majestor is longer, wider, and taller than the Skoda Kodiaq by 288mm, 152mm, and 191mm, respectively. 

• In case your use case involves carrying luggage with passengers in all three rows, then you’ll have more space in the MG Majestor. The Kodiaq’s boot space with all the three rows up is short by 62-litres.

• With the third row folded, the difference in space becomes even higher with the MG Majestor boasting 564-litres of extra space compared to the Kodiaq.

• The bigger size, combined with the bigger alloy wheels and muscular body give the MG Majestor a properly dominating road presence. It feels more powerful and intimidating compared to the Kodiaq’s sophisticated and elegant looks.

• The size advantage also means that the MG Majestor has more space in the third row compared to the Skoda Kodiaq.

MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Colour Options

• MG offers a pretty simple colour palette with the Majestor with sober and dull shades like white, black and grey.

• The Skoda Kodiaq on the other hand offers those sober colours along with an interesting Bronx Gold Metallic shade. There’s also a Race Blue Metallic colour.

MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Features

• MG has equipped the Majestor with a strong feature package that covers not just all the basics, but also all the feel-good features one would expect at the price. You can check out how the Majestor has evolved over the Gloster in this story.

• Both cars are comparable in their feature and safety package with the Majestor just missing out on front LED fog lights and rear sun blinds, while the Kodiaq misses out on a tyre pressure monitor system.

• The Skoda Kodiaq offers a bigger infotainment system, but the MG Majestor’s driver’s display is slightly bigger.

• Surprisingly, it is the Majestor which is available in a 6-seater captain seat configuration, and not the Skoda Kodiaq.

• However, Skoda offers the base variant of the Kodiaq as a 5-seater. 

• While the Skoda Kodiaq gets more airbags (9) than the Majestor (6), it misses out on a proper tyre pressure monitoring system.

MG Majestor Vs 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Powertrain Options

• In terms of what’s underneath the body, the MG Majestor and Skoda Kodiaq are two very different cars with the former being a ladder-frame SUV, and the latter being a monocoque chassis.

• You only get a diesel engine in the MG Majestor, while the Kodiaq is a turbo-petrol only SUV.

• You can choose between rear-wheel or four-wheel drivetrain options in the Majestor. The Skoda Kodiaq is a full time all-wheel drive SUV.

• In terms of pure on-paper output, the MG Majestor has the better power and torque figures, but the Skoda Kodiaq will feel quicker and more energetic in the real-world.

CarDekho Says…

The MG Majestor and Skoda Kodiaq are two SUVs with very distinct personalities. The Majestor is a more traditional take on an SUV with an old-school ladder-frame chassis, a low-range four-wheel drivetrain and more differential locks than you need to scale the mountain or river close to your city. It packs in proper capability combined with feel-good amenities and conveniences that a modern family might need. 

On the other hand, the Skoda Kodiaq has proper European traits instilled deep within its roots. It is like that one NRI friend which is far more elegant and sophisticated in everything they do. 

Off-road, the Kodiaq might not be as capable as the Majestor, but it has more capability than most people would need in real-life, is significantly more refined and comfortable to drive, and has a comparable feature package. 

So if you’re looking for something that will cocoon you and your family from the outside world, hide the imperfections of the road and don't look out of place in the 5-star hotel lobby or a corporate parking lot, the Skoda Kodiaq is the better choice. But for those few who value that rugged, rough and tough feel of a ladder frame SUV that gives you the confidence to tackle rough roads without thinking twice about what obstacle may come in the way more than things like refinement, sophisticated ride manners and comfort, then the Majestor is a proper no-nonsense SUV. 

Other Options To Consider

You can read a detailed comparison between the MG Majestor and Toyota Fortuner Legender here.