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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq

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

Kia Sorento
Skoda Kodiaq

Kia

Sorento

From ₹27.99 Lakh

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Skoda

Kodiaq

From ₹36.99 Lakh

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Kia SorentoHTE 7-Seater Diesel AT · ₹27.99 Lakh
Skoda KodiaqLounge 2.0 TSI AT · ₹36.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sorento: ₹27.99 Lakh (ahead) Kodiaq: ₹36.99 Lakh Sorento ₹9.00 lakh cheaper
Safety Sorento: Not rated yet Kodiaq: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage Sorento: Not published Kodiaq: 14.86 kmpl Claimed
Power Sorento: 193 PS Kodiaq: 204 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Sorento: 179 litres Kodiaq: 281 litres (ahead) Length 4,815 vs 4,758 mm
Versions Sorento: 20 (ahead) Kodiaq: 3 Only Sorento: diesel, automatic

Pick the Sorento for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Kodiaq for the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹27.99 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹32.87 Lakh
₹42.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹55,227 a month
₹71,268 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
193 PS
204 PS
Torque
442 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
14.86 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Row SUV
Full-Size Luxury 4x4 SUV (5-Seater Lounge or 3-Row 7-Seater Sportline and Selection L&K)
Seating Capacity
6/7 Seater
5 Seats (Lounge) or 7 Seats in 3 Rows (Sportline and Selection L&K)
Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid, Diesel
Not listed
Launch Date (India)
4 September 2026
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Hybrid Engine
1598 cc, Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Strong Hybrid, 4-cylinder
Not listed
Diesel Engine
2151 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbocharged TSI Petrol with 4x4 Drive
Drivetrain
Not listed
Intelligent 4x4 All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Multi-Plate Clutch & Off-Road Mode
0-100
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 & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD on HTE, HTE(O), HTK and HTK(A); AWD with Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes on HTX and HTX(A), both engines
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire & Steering Shift Paddles
Gears
Not listed
7
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabiliser (passive dampers, no DCC on the standard Kodiaq)
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Element Independent Rear Axle with Longitudinal & Transverse Links and Torsion Stabiliser
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc
Solid Disc Brakes - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Wheel Size
19-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
235/55 R18 Low-Noise Tubeless Radial
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering, Rack & Pinion
Not listed
Wheel Type
Not listed
18-inch Mazeno / Soira Alloy Wheels (7.5J x R18; Mazeno with Aero Trims on Selection L&K)
Spare Wheel
Not listed
18-inch Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4815 mm
4,758 mm
Width
1900 mm
1,864 mm
Height
1785 mm
1,679 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2,791 mm (Large 3-row luxury wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
176 mm
155 mm (Laden, as per IS-9435)
Boot Space
179 to 187 Litres (5-seat mode), up to 2,011 Litres seats folded
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)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
62 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
10 (Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee)
9 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, front centre, front side, rear side & curtain airbags)
ADAS Features
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning/Prevention, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Semi-Autonomous Parking
Not listed
Other Safety
ESC, Hill Assist, TPMS, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Sorento sold in Europe scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027. It covers the facelifted Sorento India gets, and ANCAP also gave it 5 stars in 2020.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 35.7/40, child occupant 40.9/49.
ESP/TC
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 Size
12.3-inch
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Sound System
12 Speakers
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
12.9-inch (32.77 cm) Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation & Wireless SmartLink (10.4-inch on Lounge)
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Virtual Cockpit Driver Information Display with Full Navigation Map View
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
MySkoda Plus App with Connectivity Dongle (Vehicle Status, Live Location, Geo-Fencing, Trip Data)
Audio System
Not listed
Canton 13-Speaker Sound System with Subwoofer (725W) on Sportline and Selection L&K; 9-Speaker 100W System on Lounge
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
Climate Control
Not listed
3-Zone Climatronic Automatic Climate Control with Smart Dials
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (15W Wireless Charging for 2 Phones with Ventilation)

Lighting & Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
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
Tail Lights
Not listed
C-Shaped Full LED Tail Lamps with Welcome Effect & Dynamic Turn Indicators, Linked by a Full-Width Red Decorative Strip
Fog/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

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Magma Red, Ivory Silver (Gloss), Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Dark Gun Metal (Matte)
Not listed
Warranty
Up to 7 years available under Kia India's extended warranty programme on select models
Not listed
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
20 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.19 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh – ₹46.99 Lakh
Colours
8 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 Sorento sells a diesel, automatic version: 10 versions, from ₹27.99 Lakh.

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

On-road price by city

Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT

CitySorentoKodiaqGap
Mumbai₹33.57 Lakh₹43.53 LakhSorento ₹9.96 lakh less
Pune₹33.57 Lakh₹43.53 LakhSorento ₹9.96 lakh less
New Delhi₹32.87 Lakh₹42.42 LakhSorento ₹9.55 lakh less
Bengaluru₹34.42 Lakh₹45.39 LakhSorento ₹10.97 lakh less
Chennai₹34.99 Lakh₹46.14 LakhSorento ₹11.15 lakh less
Hyderabad₹35.02 Lakh₹46.17 LakhSorento ₹11.15 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹31.05 Lakh₹40.94 LakhSorento ₹9.89 lakh less
Kolkata₹32.17 Lakh₹42.42 LakhSorento ₹10.25 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 Sorento or the Kodiaq?

The Sorento, by ₹9.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT at ₹27.99 Lakh against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT at ₹36.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹32.87 Lakh against ₹42.42 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Sorento: not tested in this form; the Sorento sold in Europe scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). The Kodiaq: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The Sorento has 10 airbags and the Kodiaq 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT makes 193 PS and 442 Nm and the Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT makes 204 PS and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Sorento is 57 mm longer. Boot space is 179 litres in the Sorento and 281 litres in the Kodiaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹55,227 a month for the Sorento and ₹71,268 for the Kodiaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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