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Isuzu MU-X vs Skoda Kodiaq

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Isuzu MU-X
Skoda Kodiaq

Isuzu

MU-X

From ₹34.53 Lakh

Full MU-X page Change

Skoda

Kodiaq

From ₹36.99 Lakh

Full Kodiaq page Change
Isuzu MU-XMU-X Standard 4x2 · ₹34.53 Lakh
Skoda KodiaqLounge 2.0 TSI AT · ₹36.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price MU-X: ₹34.53 Lakh (ahead) Kodiaq: ₹36.99 Lakh MU-X ₹2.46 lakh cheaper
Safety MU-X: Not rated yet Kodiaq: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Euro NCAP
Mileage MU-X: 13.8 kmpl Kodiaq: 14.86 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power MU-X: 163 hp Kodiaq: 204 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot MU-X: 878 litres (ahead) Kodiaq: 281 litres Length 4,825 vs 4,758 mm
Versions MU-X: 2 Kodiaq: 3 (ahead) Only MU-X: diesel, automatic

Pick the MU-X for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Kodiaq for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹34.53 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹40.48 Lakh
₹42.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹68,012 a month
₹71,268 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
163 hp
204 PS
Torque
360 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.8 kmpl
14.86 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
Full-Size Luxury 4x4 SUV (5-Seater Lounge or 3-Row 7-Seater Sportline and Selection L&K)
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
5 Seats (Lounge) or 7 Seats in 3 Rows (Sportline and Selection L&K)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol

Engine & Performance

Engine
1898 cc, 4-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbocharged TSI Petrol with 4x4 Drive
Fuel Tank
55 Litres
62 Litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc (2.0L)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
7.4 sec (Lounge 5-seater) / 7.5 sec (7-seater) (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
Not listed
226 km/h (Lounge 5-seater) / 222 km/h (7-seater)

Transmission

Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire & Steering Shift Paddles
Drivetrain
RWD (Standard 4x2), 4WD (Premium 4x4)
Intelligent 4x4 All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Multi-Plate Clutch & Off-Road Mode
Idle Start-Stop
Yes
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
7
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabiliser (passive dampers, no DCC on the standard Kodiaq)
Rear Suspension
Multi-link, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers
Multi-Element Independent Rear Axle with Longitudinal & Transverse Links and Torsion Stabiliser
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc Brakes - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
18-inch Mazeno / Soira Alloy Wheels (7.5J x R18; Mazeno with Aero Trims on Selection L&K)
Tyre Size
255/60 R18, Radial Tubeless
235/55 R18 Low-Noise Tubeless Radial
Steering
Electric, Tilt Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 metres
5.6 m
Spare Wheel
Not listed
18-inch Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,825 mm
4,758 mm
Width
1,860 mm
1,864 mm
Height
1,860 mm
1,679 mm
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
2,791 mm (Large 3-row luxury wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
230 mm
155 mm (Laden, as per IS-9435)
Boot Space
878 Litres
281L (all 3 rows up) / 786L (3rd row folded, or Lounge 5-seater) / 1,976 Litres (all rear seats folded)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,765 kg (Lounge) / 1,820 kg (Sportline) / 1,825 kg (Selection L&K)

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
9 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, front centre, front side, rear side & curtain airbags)
Safety Features
Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, ABS, EBD, ESC, Traction Control
Not listed
Parking Assist
Rear Camera with Guideline Display, Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2016). ASEAN NCAP based it on its test of the D-Max. ANCAP gave the Australian MU-X of this generation 5 stars in 2013, a rating that has since expired.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 35.7/40, child occupant 40.9/49.
Stability Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock EDL, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS on Sportline and Selection L&K (Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with Autonomous Braking, Lane Assist, Side Assist Blind Spot Detection, Rear Traffic Alert, Exit Warning)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Area View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors and Intelligent Park Assist (Sportline and Selection L&K; Rear View Camera on Lounge)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row outer seats & front passenger seat with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9-inch, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
12.9-inch (32.77 cm) Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation & Wireless SmartLink (10.4-inch on Lounge)
Instrument Cluster
3D Electro-Luminescent Digital Display
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Virtual Cockpit Driver Information Display with Full Navigation Map View
Audio System
8 Speakers
Canton 13-Speaker Sound System with Subwoofer (725W) on Sportline and Selection L&K; 9-Speaker 100W System on Lounge
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear Seat Vents
3-Zone Climatronic Automatic Climate Control with Smart Dials
Upholstery
Leather, Quilted Design
Not listed
Driver Seat
6-Way Power Adjustable with Height Adjustment
Not listed
Convenience
Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Cruise Control
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
MySkoda Plus App with Connectivity Dongle (Vehicle Status, Live Location, Geo-Fencing, Trip Data)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Not listed
Front Ergo Seats with 8-Programme Pneumatic Massage, Ventilation, Heating & Power Adjustment with Memory in Cognac Leather (Selection L&K) + Heated Power-Adjustable Sports Seats with Memory (Sportline) + Heated Front Seats with Powered Driver Seat (Lounge) + Sliding & Reclining Second-Row Seats
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (15W Wireless Charging for 2 Phones with Ventilation)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Bi-LED Projectors with Auto-Leveling
Full LED Crystalline Matrix Headlights with AFS, Welcome Effect & Corner Function (Sportline and Selection L&K; LED Headlights on Lounge) + Horizontal LED Light Strip in Grille
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
C-Shaped Full LED Tail Lamps with Welcome Effect & Dynamic Turn Indicators, Linked by a Full-Width Red Decorative Strip
Roof Rails
Yes, 60 kg Max Load
Not listed
Other Exterior
Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler, Power Door Mirrors with Turn Indicators
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs with Horizontal Light Strip in Grille, Hands-Free 'Virtual Pedal' Electric Tailgate (Sportline and Selection L&K), Door Edge Protectors for All Doors, Umbrella Holder in Driver Door & Roof Rails

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
Not listed
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh – ₹46.99 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
5 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

Only the MU-X sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹34.53 Lakh.

Only the Kodiaq sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹36.99 Lakh.

On-road price by city

MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT

CityMU-XKodiaqGap
Mumbai₹41.34 Lakh₹43.53 LakhMU-X ₹2.18 lakh less
Pune₹41.34 Lakh₹43.53 LakhMU-X ₹2.18 lakh less
New Delhi₹40.48 Lakh₹42.42 LakhMU-X ₹1.94 lakh less
Bengaluru₹42.39 Lakh₹45.39 LakhMU-X ₹3.00 lakh less
Chennai₹43.1 Lakh₹46.14 LakhMU-X ₹3.05 lakh less
Hyderabad₹43.12 Lakh₹46.17 LakhMU-X ₹3.05 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹38.24 Lakh₹40.94 LakhMU-X ₹2.70 lakh less
Kolkata₹39.62 Lakh₹42.42 LakhMU-X ₹2.80 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 MU-X or the Kodiaq?

The MU-X, by ₹2.46 lakh on the versions compared here: MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 at ₹34.53 Lakh against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT at ₹36.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹40.48 Lakh against ₹42.42 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kodiaq claims 14.86 kmpl against 13.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The MU-X: not tested in this form; the Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2016). The Kodiaq: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The MU-X has 6 airbags and the Kodiaq 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 makes 163 hp and 360 Nm and the Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT makes 204 PS and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The MU-X is 67 mm longer. Boot space is 878 litres in the MU-X and 281 litres in the Kodiaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,012 a month for the MU-X and ₹71,268 for the Kodiaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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