In a price band where the default answers are body-on-frame diesels, the Kodiaq is the deliberate contrarian: a 1,795 kg monocoque with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol making 204 PS and 320 Nm through a 7-speed DSG, claiming 14.86 kmpl — within 1% of the SUV-segment median and better than anything comparable the Fortuner or Majestor publish, which is nothing. At ₹36.99-46.99 lakh it ranks 71st of 144 SUVs on price, sitting just under the segment's ₹39.5 lakh median at entry.
In a price band where the default answers are body-on-frame diesels, the Kodiaq is the deliberate contrarian: a 1,795 kg monocoque with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol making 204 PS and 320 Nm through a 7-speed DSG, claiming 14.86 kmpl — within 1% of the SUV-segment median and better than anything comparable the Fortuner or Majestor publish, which is nothing. At ₹36.99-46.99 lakh it ranks 71st of 144 SUVs on price, sitting just under the segment's ₹39.5 lakh median at entry.
The value story is refinement per rupee rather than power per rupee — 5.5 PS per lakh is unremarkable, but the equipment depth is not: ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, a 10.24-inch digital cluster, heated and powered-folding mirrors, ambient lighting and an auto-dimming mirror across a clean 3-variant walk. The body is 4,758 mm long on a 2,791 mm wheelbase with a 786-litre boot and 62-litre tank. The honest caveats: 155 mm of ground clearance is the lowest figure in this company, and there is no diesel for heavy-km users.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge | Petrol | 7-speed DSG Automatic | ₹36.99 Lakh |
| Sportline | Petrol | 7-speed DSG Automatic | ₹44.99 Lakh |
| Selection L&K | Petrol | 7-speed DSG Automatic | ₹46.99 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
1984 cc · 204 PS · 320 Nm @ 1500-4400 rpm · 7-speed DSG AT · ARAI 14.86 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 4758 mm · Width: 1864 mm · Height: 1679 mm · Wheelbase: 2791 mm · Ground clearance: 155 mm · Boot space: 786 litres · Fuel tank: 62 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Side Airbag-Rear, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.
European servicing runs pricier than mass-market — budget roughly ₹15,000-25,000 a year (indicative), and price Skoda's service packages upfront to cap it.
First-year comprehensive cover typically falls between ₹1.3 and ₹1.8 lakh depending on variant and city (indicative).
Against the 14.86 kmpl claim, petrol works out to roughly ₹7 per km (indicative); the 62-litre tank gives a theoretical range around 920 km.
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Kodiaq vs Citroen C5 Aircross: ₹37.32 lakh with a 17.5 kmpl diesel claim — the running-cost and ride-comfort rival. See the Citroen C5 Aircross.
Kodiaq vs Toyota Fortuner: From ₹34.76 lakh, 204 PS diesel, body-on-frame — the resale-and-network default. See the Toyota Fortuner.
Kodiaq vs Isuzu MU-X: From ₹34.53 lakh with 7 seats, an 878L boot and 13 kmpl claimed — the practical ladder-frame. See the Isuzu MU-X.
Kodiaq vs MG Majestor: From ₹40.99 lakh with 216 PS/478 Nm — bigger, brasher, tech-heavy spend-up. See the MG Majestor.
The Kodiaq is what I recommend to buyers who ask for a Fortuner but describe a life spent entirely on tarmac. The middle of the 3-variant range is the value pick — the 204 PS drivetrain and core ADAS kit come standard-thinking, and the top variant's climb toward ₹46.99 lakh pays mostly for garnish. Confirm your nearest Skoda workshop first; the car deserves better than a 150 km service commute.
Ex-showroom runs ₹36.99-46.99 lakh over 3 variants; on-road typically adds 13-18% at this price band. Use this page's city links for your exact figure.
The 2.0 TSI claims 14.86 kmpl — effectively at the SUV-segment median and unusually transparent for this band, where key rivals publish no figure. Expect real-world numbers below the claim in city use.
Completely differently — the Kodiaq's monocoque, 204 PS turbo-petrol and 7-speed DSG prioritise body control and refinement on tarmac, where the ladder-frame Fortuner prioritises toughness. Pick by the roads you actually use.
Yes — ADAS features in this lineup, alongside a panoramic sunroof, 10.24-inch digital cluster and heated powered-folding mirrors.
With 155 mm of ground clearance, broken patches need care. It is built for expressways and city streets; buyers with regular rough-road routes should look at the 230 mm MU-X instead.
The middle of the 3-variant walk — the 204 PS drivetrain is identical throughout, and the mid trim captures the meaningful equipment before the price climbs toward ₹46.99 lakh for finishing touches.