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Skoda Kodiaq RS vs Volvo XC60

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

Skoda Kodiaq RS
Volvo XC60

Skoda

Kodiaq RS

From ₹66.99 Lakh

Full Kodiaq RS page Change

Volvo

XC60

From ₹68.9 Lakh

Full XC60 page Change
Skoda Kodiaq RSRS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG · ₹66.99 Lakh
Volvo XC60XC60 Ultra B5 AWD · ₹68.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Kodiaq RS: ₹66.99 Lakh (ahead) XC60: ₹68.9 Lakh Kodiaq RS ₹1.91 lakh cheaper
Airbags Kodiaq RS: 9 airbags (ahead) XC60: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Kodiaq RS: Not published XC60: 12.9 kmpl Claimed
Power Kodiaq RS: 265 PS (ahead) XC60: 247 bhp Torque 400 vs 350 Nm
Boot Kodiaq RS: 281 litres XC60: 483 litres (ahead) Length 4,761 vs 4,708 mm

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

Pick the XC60 for the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹66.99 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹76.57 Lakh
₹78.75 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,28,657 a month
₹1,32,310 a month

Headline figures

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

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Engine
2.0 TSI (EA888) turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc
1,969 cc (2.0L)
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
6.3 s
Not listed
Top Speed
231 km/h
180 km/h (Volvo Global Safety Speed Cap)
Engine Sound
Dynamic Sound Boost
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol (Mild-Hybrid)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol with 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)
Drivetrain
Not listed
AWD with Instant Traction (Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive)
0-100
Not listed
6.9 sec

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-speed DSG automatic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
Drivetrain
4x4 all-wheel drive, electrohydraulic multi-plate clutch, up to 100 percent torque to the rear axle (Skoda global)
Not listed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual, Snow and Off-Road
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
8
Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes

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

Wheels & Suspension

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

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,761 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,864 mm
1,902 mm (2,117 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,682 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,789 mm (Indian listings); 2,791 mm (Skoda global)
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
194 mm unladen
216 mm (Air Suspension adjusts ride height)
Boot Space
281 litres, 786 litres with third row folded
483 Litres (expandable to 1,410 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
58 litres
71 Litres
Kerb Weight
1,902 kg
1,900 kg
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
9
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee airbag, front side thorax, full curtain airbags + Whiplash Protection System WHIPS)
ADAS
Yes, incl. adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert
Level 2 ADAS (Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control & Steering Support up to 130 km/h, City Safety Collision Avoidance with Steering Support, Blind Spot Information System BLIS with Steer Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Brake, Oncoming Lane Mitigation)
Camera
360-degree camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Grid Lines & Ultrasonic Sensors
Stability
ESC, traction control, hill assist, hill descent control
Not listed
Child Seats
ISOFIX mounts
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024).
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 37.2/38, child occupant 42.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Roll Stability Control RSC, Understeer Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
12.9-inch
9.0-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Built-in Google Automotive OS (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store natively integrated)
Driver Display
10.25-inch digital cockpit with sportier layouts
Not listed
Audio
Canton, 13 speakers with subwoofer
Not listed
Upholstery
Black leather with red contrast stitching, RS embossing on seats
Not listed
Front Seats
Powered, ventilated, heated, massage, thigh extender and memory
Not listed
Climate
3-zone climate control
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Digital Cluster
Not listed
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Information Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Native Android Automotive OS
Connected Tech
Not listed
Volvo Cars App with Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, Vehicle Tracker, Digital Key, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Bowers & Wilkins High-Fidelity Audio System (15 speakers 1,100W output with Gothenburg Concert Hall Acoustic Profile)
Seat Features
Not listed
14-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Memory (2 Slots), Heating, Ventilation & 5 Massage Programs in Nappa Leather + Tailored Wool Blend option
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Electronic Climate Control with CleanZone Advanced Air Quality System (filters 95% of PM2.5 particulates)
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Matrix beam with cornering function (Skoda global)
Full LED 'Thor's Hammer' Active High Beam Headlamps with Cornering Dynamic Illumination
Grille
Gloss black frame with horizontal light strip and RS badge
Not listed
Black Accents
Gloss black grille frame, ORVMs, window trims, roof rails and D-pillars
Not listed
Exhaust
Polished stainless-steel dual tips
Not listed
Rear
Full-width reflector strip, larger roof spoiler, RS badge
Not listed
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED L-Shaped Vertical Signature Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Crystal Gear Selector by Orrefors (Handcrafted Swedish Crystal) & Chrome Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone Aluminium Front Suspension with Air Suspension & Four-C Adaptive Damper System
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Integral Axle Rear Suspension with Air Suspension (Auto Self-Leveling & Cargo Lowering Button in Boot)
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch 5-Double Spoke Diamond Cut Black Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹66.99 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
7 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

RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG₹66.99 Lakh XC60 Ultra B5 AWD₹68.9 Lakh XC60 ₹1.91 lakh more

On-road price by city

Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD

CityKodiaq RSXC60Gap
Mumbai₹78.58 Lakh₹80.82 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.23 lakh less
Pune₹78.58 Lakh₹80.82 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.23 lakh less
New Delhi₹76.57 Lakh₹78.75 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.17 lakh less
Bengaluru₹81.95 Lakh₹84.27 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.33 lakh less
Chennai₹83.3 Lakh₹85.66 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.37 lakh less
Hyderabad₹83.99 Lakh₹86.38 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.38 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹73.89 Lakh₹75.99 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.10 lakh less
Kolkata₹76.57 Lakh₹78.75 LakhKodiaq RS ₹2.17 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 Kodiaq RS or the XC60?

The Kodiaq RS, by ₹1.91 lakh on the versions compared here: Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG at ₹66.99 Lakh against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD at ₹68.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹76.57 Lakh against ₹78.75 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Kodiaq RS: not tested in this form; the regular Kodiaq scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The XC60: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The Kodiaq RS has 9 airbags and the XC60 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Kodiaq RS RS 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG makes 265 PS and 400 Nm and the XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD makes 247 bhp and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Kodiaq RS is 53 mm longer. Boot space is 281 litres in the Kodiaq RS and 483 litres in the XC60.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,28,657 a month for the Kodiaq RS and ₹1,32,310 for the XC60, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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