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BMW X3 vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW X3
Skoda Kodiaq RS

BMW

X3

From ₹69.9 Lakh

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Skoda

Kodiaq RS

From ₹66.99 Lakh

Full Kodiaq RS page Change
BMW X3xDrive20 M Sport · ₹69.9 Lakh
Skoda Kodiaq RSRS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG · ₹66.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X3: ₹69.9 Lakh Kodiaq RS: ₹66.99 Lakh (ahead) Kodiaq RS ₹2.91 lakh cheaper
Safety X3: 5 stars (ahead) Kodiaq RS: Not rated yet Euro NCAP
Power X3: 205 bhp Kodiaq RS: 265 PS (ahead) Torque 330 vs 400 Nm
Boot X3: 550 litres (ahead) Kodiaq RS: 281 litres Length 4,708 vs 4,761 mm
Versions X3: 3 (ahead) Kodiaq RS: 1 Only X3: diesel, automatic

Pick the X3 for the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Kodiaq RS for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹69.9 Lakh
₹66.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹79.89 Lakh
₹76.57 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,34,223 a month
₹1,28,657 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
205 bhp
265 PS
Torque
330 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seven-seat performance SUV (second-generation Kodiaq)
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
7
Ex-Showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 66,99,000
Import Status
Not listed
Completely Built-Up Unit (CBU)
Allocation
Not listed
First batch limited to 50 units, sold out in six minutes after bookings opened on 22 June 2026
Booking Amount
Not listed
Rs 3,00,000 (Skoda Auto India)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel / Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,984 cc
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel / Petrol with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Not listed
0-100
7.9 sec (Diesel) / 7.8 sec (Petrol)
Not listed
Top Speed
213 km/h
231 km/h
Engine
Not listed
2.0 TSI (EA888) turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
6.3 s
Engine Sound
Not listed
Dynamic Sound Boost

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic with Gearshift Paddles
7-speed DSG automatic
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid (on Petrol 20 M Sport)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Not listed
4x4 all-wheel drive, electrohydraulic multi-plate clutch, up to 100 percent torque to the rear axle (Skoda global)
Drive Modes
Not listed
Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual, Snow and Off-Road

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes in Blue)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Front Suspension
Double-joint spring-strut front axle with Adaptive Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with Adaptive Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 887 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/50 R19 Tubeless Radial Runflat
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,708 mm
4,761 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,864 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,682 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,789 mm (Indian listings); 2,791 mm (Skoda global)
Ground Clearance
204 mm
194 mm unladen
Kerb Weight
1,815 kg
1,902 kg
Boot Space
550 Litres (expandable to 1,600 L)
281 litres, 786 litres with third row folded
Fuel Tank
65 Litres
58 litres
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 35.3/40, child occupant 41.5/49.
Not tested in this form. The regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024).
Airbags
6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)
9
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control HDC, Performance Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Braking, Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View & Reversing Assistant)
Yes, incl. adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & 3D View
360-degree camera
TPMS
Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Stability
Not listed
ESC, traction control, hill assist, hill descent control
Child Seats
Not listed
ISOFIX mounts

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen Central Display with BMW Live Cockpit Professional (iDrive 7.0 / Curved Display)
12.9-inch
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
My BMW App, Remote 3D View, BMW Digital Key, Over-the-Air Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric tilt & slide)
Panoramic
Seat Features
Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & 2-Way Lumbar Support
Not listed
Climate Control
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with digital rear controls
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Charging Tray in center console)
Not listed
Driver Display
Not listed
10.25-inch digital cockpit with sportier layouts
Audio
Not listed
Canton, 13 speakers with subwoofer
Upholstery
Not listed
Black leather with red contrast stitching, RS embossing on seats
Front Seats
Not listed
Powered, ventilated, heated, massage, thigh extender and memory
Climate
Not listed
3-zone climate control

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive Full LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Darkened M Bezels
LED Matrix beam with cornering function (Skoda global)
Tail Lights
Full LED Sculpted 3D Pincer-Style Taillights
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Fog Lights
Not listed
Grille
Not listed
Gloss black frame with horizontal light strip and RS badge
Black Accents
Not listed
Gloss black grille frame, ORVMs, window trims, roof rails and D-pillars
Exhaust
Not listed
Polished stainless-steel dual tips
Rear
Not listed
Full-width reflector strip, larger roof spoiler, RS badge

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
Not listed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated disc, 335 x 30 mm with two-piston callipers on the 7-seater (Skoda global)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated disc, 310 x 22 mm (Skoda global)
Callipers
Not listed
Painted red

Wheels & Suspension

Wheels
Not listed
20-inch RS alloys
Tyres
Not listed
235/45 R20
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson strut with lower triangular links
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-link
Dampers
Not listed
DCC Plus adaptive, 15 damping levels
Steering
Not listed
Progressive steering

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹69.9 Lakh – ₹76 Lakh
₹66.99 Lakh
Colours
12 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

xDrive20 M Sport₹69.9 Lakh RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG₹66.99 Lakh Kodiaq RS ₹2.91 lakh less

Only the X3 sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹75 Lakh.

On-road price by city

X3 xDrive20 M Sport against Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG

CityX3Kodiaq RSGap
Mumbai₹81.98 Lakh₹78.58 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.40 lakh less
Pune₹81.98 Lakh₹78.58 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.40 lakh less
New Delhi₹79.89 Lakh₹76.57 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.31 lakh less
Bengaluru₹85.49 Lakh₹81.95 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.55 lakh less
Chennai₹86.9 Lakh₹83.3 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.60 lakh less
Hyderabad₹87.63 Lakh₹83.99 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.63 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹77.09 Lakh₹73.89 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.20 lakh less
Kolkata₹79.89 Lakh₹76.57 LakhKodiaq RS ₹3.31 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the X3 or the Kodiaq RS?

The Kodiaq RS, by ₹2.91 lakh on the versions compared here: X3 xDrive20 M Sport at ₹69.9 Lakh against Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG at ₹66.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹79.89 Lakh against ₹76.57 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The X3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Kodiaq RS: not tested in this form; the regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The X3 has 6 airbags and the Kodiaq RS 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X3 xDrive20 M Sport makes 205 bhp and 330 Nm and the Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG makes 265 PS and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Kodiaq RS is 53 mm longer. Boot space is 550 litres in the X3 and 281 litres in the Kodiaq RS.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,34,223 a month for the X3 and ₹1,28,657 for the Kodiaq RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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