Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Skoda Kodiaq RS

Jeep

Grand Cherokee

From ₹63 Lakh

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Skoda

Kodiaq RS

From ₹66.99 Lakh

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Jeep Grand CherokeeLimited Opt · ₹63 Lakh
Skoda Kodiaq RSRS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG · ₹66.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Grand Cherokee: ₹63 Lakh (ahead) Kodiaq RS: ₹66.99 Lakh Grand Cherokee ₹3.99 lakh cheaper
Safety Grand Cherokee: 5 stars (ahead) Kodiaq RS: Not rated yet Euro NCAP
Mileage Grand Cherokee: 7.2 kmpl Kodiaq RS: Not published Claimed
Power Grand Cherokee: 268 bhp (ahead) Kodiaq RS: 265 PS Torque 400 vs 400 Nm
Boot Grand Cherokee: 1,068 litres (ahead) Kodiaq RS: 281 litres Length 4,914 vs 4,761 mm

Pick the Grand Cherokee for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹63 Lakh
₹66.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹69.81 Lakh
₹74.2 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,17,295 a month
₹1,24,669 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
268 bhp
265 PS
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Mileage
7.2 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Full-size SUV
Seven-seat performance SUV (second-generation Kodiaq)
Seating Capacity
5
7
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
India Launch
November 2022 (single fully-loaded Limited (O) trim)
Not listed
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

Engine
2.0L GME T4, turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders
2.0 TSI (EA888) turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders
Displacement
1995 cc
1,984 cc (CarDekho)
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 Litres
Not listed
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
6.3 s
Top Speed
Not listed
231 km/h
Engine Sound
Not listed
Dynamic Sound Boost

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-speed DSG automatic
Drivetrain
4WD (Quadra-Trac)
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 Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Wheel Size
20-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
265/50 R20
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
265/50 R20
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,914 mm
4,761 mm (CarDekho)
Width
1,979 mm
1,864 mm (CarDekho)
Height
1,792 mm
1,682 mm (CarDekho)
Wheelbase
2,964 mm
2,789 mm (CarDekho); 2,791 mm (Skoda global)
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
215 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,097 kg
1,902 kg (CarDekho)
Boot Space (Litres)
1,068 Litres
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
194 mm unladen (CarDekho)
Boot Space
Not listed
281 litres, 786 litres with third row folded (CarDekho)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
58 litres (CarDekho)

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
9
ADAS
Level 2, full-suite: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Drowsy Driver Detection
Yes, incl. adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert (CarDekho)
Parking Assist
Front and rear ParkSense park assist, 360-degree surround view camera
Not listed
Other Safety
ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, TPMS, Advanced Dash Cam
Not listed
Body Structure
Unibody architecture
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 31.9/38, child occupant 44/49.
Not tested in this form. The regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024).
Camera
Not listed
360-degree camera
Stability
Not listed
ESC, traction control, hill assist, hill descent control (CarDekho)
Child Seats
Not listed
ISOFIX mounts

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not listed
Speakers
9-speaker system with subwoofer
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Panoramic sunroof
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
12.9-inch
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
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic

Lighting & Exterior

Wheel Design
20-inch dual-tone alloys
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
LED Matrix beam with cornering function (Skoda global)
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

Colour Options
Bright White, Diamond Black Crystal, Rocky Mountain, Velvet Red
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 (CarDekho)
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
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹63 Lakh
₹66.99 Lakh
Colours
4 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

Limited Opt₹63 Lakh RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG₹66.99 Lakh Kodiaq RS ₹3.99 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Grand Cherokee Limited Opt against Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG

CityGrand CherokeeKodiaq RSGap
Mumbai₹71.7 Lakh₹76.21 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.51 lakh less
Pune₹71.7 Lakh₹76.21 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.51 lakh less
New Delhi₹69.81 Lakh₹74.2 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.39 lakh less
Bengaluru₹74.92 Lakh₹79.62 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.71 lakh less
Chennai₹76.19 Lakh₹80.98 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.79 lakh less
Hyderabad₹76.85 Lakh₹81.67 LakhGrand Cherokee ₹4.83 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 Grand Cherokee or the Kodiaq RS?

The Grand Cherokee, by ₹3.99 lakh on the versions compared here: Grand Cherokee Limited Opt at ₹63 Lakh against Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG at ₹66.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹69.81 Lakh against ₹74.2 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Grand Cherokee: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Kodiaq RS: not tested in this form; the regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The Grand Cherokee has 8 airbags and the Kodiaq RS 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Grand Cherokee Limited Opt makes 268 bhp and 400 Nm and the Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG makes 265 PS and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Grand Cherokee is 153 mm longer. Boot space is 1,068 litres in the Grand Cherokee and 281 litres in the Kodiaq RS.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,17,295 a month for the Grand Cherokee and ₹1,24,669 for the Kodiaq RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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