The Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron are flagship three-row SUVs from their respective brands in India. Both are powered by the same EA888 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, known for its responsive nature. However, a slight difference in their kerb weights affects their real-world performance. So, which SUV is quicker? We find out. It should be noted that for this comparison, we have considered the Kodiaq L&K and Tayron R-Line trims.
Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: Specifications
In this comparison, the Kodiaq is lighter by 39kg, giving it better power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios. At 111.78hp/tonne and 175.34Nm/tonne, the Skoda offering has an advantage of 2.34hp/tonne and 3.67Nm/tonne over its VW counterpart.
Now that we have compared their on-paper specifications, let's see how they perform in real-world conditions, including 0-100kph and rolling acceleration tests.
Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: 0-100kph acceleration
The two are closely matched in the 0-100kph sprint, with very little separating them at each stage. Both take 1.15 seconds to reach 20kph, while the Tayron R-Line is marginally quicker to 40kph and 60kph by 0.03 seconds and 0.02 seconds, respectively.
However, the Kodiaq pulls ahead from 80kph onwards, reaching the mark 0.03 seconds quicker. It completes the 0-100kph run in 7.88 seconds, edging out the Tayron R-Line by just 0.04 seconds.
In both of these SUVs, peak power output is available from 4,500rpm, while maximum torque is from 1,500rpm. In addition to being responsive, we found the EA888 engine to be smooth and refined.
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Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: Rolling acceleration
Interestingly, the Tayron R-Line is quicker in the 20-80kph kickdown test by 0.18 seconds at 4.6 seconds. However, the Kodiaq makes up for this in the 40-100kph test, completing it in 5.87 seconds, 0.10 seconds quicker than the Tayron R-Line.
Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: Prices
The Skoda Kodiaq L&K is priced Rs 75,000 lower than the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line. Both SUVs are locally assembled at Skoda-Volkswagen India's plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Autocar India's testing standards
Before we conduct our performance tests, we check and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer's recommendations and ensure the car has a full tank of fuel. The car is then tested in a controlled environment with two people on board, and the data is collected via highly accurate GPS-based timing equipment.
Ex-showroom prices mentioned above are as on November 12, 2026.
Suraj Viswanathan
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