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Nissan X-Trail vs Skoda Kodiaq

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

Nissan X-Trail
Skoda Kodiaq

Nissan

X-Trail

From ₹48.2 Lakh

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Skoda

Kodiaq

From ₹36.99 Lakh

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Nissan X-TrailMild Hybrid CVT · ₹48.2 Lakh
Skoda KodiaqLounge 2.0 TSI AT · ₹36.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X-Trail: ₹48.2 Lakh Kodiaq: ₹36.99 Lakh (ahead) Kodiaq ₹11.21 lakh cheaper
Safety X-Trail: 5 stars Kodiaq: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Mileage X-Trail: 13.7 kmpl Kodiaq: 14.86 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power X-Trail: 161 bhp Kodiaq: 204 PS (ahead) Torque 300 vs 320 Nm
Boot X-Trail: 585 litres (ahead) Kodiaq: 281 litres Length 4,680 vs 4,758 mm
Versions X-Trail: 1 Kodiaq: 3 (ahead)

Pick the X-Trail for the bigger boot.

Pick the Kodiaq for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹48.2 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹54.93 Lakh
₹42.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹92,293 a month
₹71,268 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
161 bhp
204 PS
Torque
300 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.7 kmpl
14.86 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol (Mild-Hybrid / VC-Turbo)
Petrol
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L Variable Compression Turbo)
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
1.5L KR15DDT 3-Cylinder Variable Compression Turbocharged (VC-Turbo) Petrol (Compressions changes seamlessly from 8:1 for power to 14:1 for efficiency) with 12V Mild-Hybrid
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbocharged TSI Petrol with 4x4 Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Standard, Sport)
Intelligent 4x4 All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Multi-Plate Clutch & Off-Road Mode
0-100
9.6 sec (0-100 km/h)
7.4 sec (Lounge 5-seater) / 7.5 sec (7-seater) (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
200 km/h
226 km/h (Lounge 5-seater) / 222 km/h (7-seater)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
3rd-Gen Shift-by-Wire X-TRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT with Paddle Shifters)
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire & Steering Shift Paddles
Gears
CVT
7
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters)
Yes
Hybrid
12V ALiS Mild Hybrid System
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 320 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 308 mm) - All 4 Discs
Solid Disc Brakes - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabiliser (passive dampers, no DCC on the standard Kodiaq)
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Gas Dampers & Anti-Roll Bar
Multi-Element Independent Rear Axle with Longitudinal & Transverse Links and Torsion Stabiliser
Wheel Type
20-inch Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
18-inch Mazeno / Soira Alloy Wheels (7.5J x R18; Mazeno with Aero Trims on Selection L&K)
Tyre Size
255/45 R20 Low-Noise Tubeless Radial
235/55 R18 Low-Noise Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
18-inch Space Saver Spare Wheel under 3rd row
18-inch Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,680 mm
4,758 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,864 mm
Height
1,725 mm (with roof rails)
1,679 mm
Wheelbase
2,705 mm (Spacious 3-row family wheelbase)
2,791 mm (Large 3-row luxury wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
210 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 450 mm)
155 mm (Laden, as per IS-9435)
Kerb Weight
1,665 kg
1,765 kg (Lounge) / 1,820 kg (Sportline) / 1,825 kg (Selection L&K)
Boot Space
585 Litres (3rd row flat) / 177L (all 3 rows up) / 1,424 Litres (all rear seats folded flat)
281L (all 3 rows up) / 786L (3rd row folded, or Lounge 5-seater) / 1,976 Litres (all rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank
55 Litres
62 Litres
Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2021). Adult occupant 34.7/38, child occupant 44.3/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, so this one runs until 1 January 2028.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 35.7/40, child occupant 40.9/49.
Airbags
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain airbags + Front Center Airbag between driver and passenger)
9 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, front centre, front side, rear side & curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock EDL, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Intelligent Front Collision Warning, Front/Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors)
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
Around View Monitor (360-Degree Bird's Eye View HD Camera with Moving Object Detection & Ultrasonic Sensors)
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
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre readout)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (2nd row outer seats & front passenger seat with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.0-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smartphone Integration
12.9-inch (32.77 cm) Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation & Wireless SmartLink (10.4-inch on Lounge)
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Virtual Cockpit Display with Navigation
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Virtual Cockpit Driver Information Display with Full Navigation Map View
CarPlay/Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
NissanConnect with Remote Vehicle Telemetry, Geofencing, Speed Alerts
MySkoda Plus App with Connectivity Dongle (Vehicle Status, Live Location, Geo-Fencing, Trip Data)
Audio System
6-Speaker Sound System with Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
Canton 13-Speaker Sound System with Subwoofer (725W) on Sportline and Selection L&K; 9-Speaker 100W System on Lounge
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sliding Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Sliding & Reclining 2nd-Row Seats (40:20:40 split) + 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Fabric Upholstery
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
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Dedicated 2nd & 3rd Row Air Vents with Independent Controls
3-Zone Climatronic Automatic Climate Control with Smart Dials
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad in Center Console)
Yes (15W Wireless Charging for 2 Phones with Ventilation)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full Split LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated Upper LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
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
Full LED Horizontal Boomerang-Style Tail Lamps with 3D Light Guide
C-Shaped Full LED Tail Lamps with Welcome Effect & Dynamic Turn Indicators, Linked by a Full-Width Red Decorative Strip
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, 85-Degree Wide-Opening Rear Doors (Easiest ingress/egress for child seats & elderly), Hands-Free Power Tailgate & Silver Roof Rails
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

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹48.2 Lakh
₹36.99 Lakh – ₹46.99 Lakh
Colours
3 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

Petrol, automatic

Mild Hybrid CVT₹48.2 Lakh Selection L&K 2.0 TSI AT₹46.99 Lakh Kodiaq ₹1.21 lakh less

On-road price by city

X-Trail Mild Hybrid CVT against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT

CityX-TrailKodiaqGap
Mumbai₹56.38 Lakh₹43.53 LakhKodiaq ₹12.85 lakh less
Pune₹56.38 Lakh₹43.53 LakhKodiaq ₹12.85 lakh less
New Delhi₹54.93 Lakh₹42.42 LakhKodiaq ₹12.51 lakh less
Bengaluru₹58.8 Lakh₹45.39 LakhKodiaq ₹13.41 lakh less
Chennai₹59.78 Lakh₹46.14 LakhKodiaq ₹13.63 lakh less
Hyderabad₹59.8 Lakh₹46.17 LakhKodiaq ₹13.63 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹53 Lakh₹40.94 LakhKodiaq ₹12.07 lakh less
Kolkata₹54.93 Lakh₹42.42 LakhKodiaq ₹12.51 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 X-Trail or the Kodiaq?

The Kodiaq, by ₹11.21 lakh on the versions compared here: X-Trail Mild Hybrid CVT at ₹48.2 Lakh against Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT at ₹36.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹54.93 Lakh against ₹42.42 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kodiaq claims 14.86 kmpl against 13.7 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The X-Trail: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2021. The Kodiaq: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The X-Trail has 7 airbags and the Kodiaq 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X-Trail Mild Hybrid CVT makes 161 bhp and 300 Nm and the Kodiaq Lounge 2.0 TSI AT makes 204 PS and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Kodiaq is 78 mm longer. Boot space is 585 litres in the X-Trail and 281 litres in the Kodiaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹92,293 a month for the X-Trail and ₹71,268 for the Kodiaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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