Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq

Autocar India
Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento

Hybrid Turbo GDI HTX(A) Black Line AT AWD 6 Seat

40.39 lakh

Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1598 cc
1984 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
–

Gearbox Type

AT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

180 hp at 5500 rpm
265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

265 Nm at 1500 - 4500 rpm
400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm

Max Motor Power

65 hp
–

Max Motor Torque

264 Nm
–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

67 litres
58 litres

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut & Stabilizer
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
N/A

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/ 55 R19
235/45 R20

Rear Tyre Size

235/ 55 R19
235/45 R20

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4815 mm
4761 mm

Width

1900 mm
1864 mm

Height

1700 mm
1682 mm

Wheelbase

2815 mm
2789 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
194 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1902 kg

Boot Capacity

–
281 - 1976 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

2-zone
3-zone

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Sunroof

Dual
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Glove Box

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cup Holders

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driving Modes

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Keyless Entry

–
Yes with proximity sensors

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–
Front Only

Safety

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

10
9

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

Traction Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Central Locking

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Electronic Stability Control

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
Matrix LED

Projector Headlamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Seat Count

6
7

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leather

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
40:20:40

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Slide
Fold and Tumble

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Head-up Display

–

Average Speed

–

Gear Indicator

–

Distance to Empty

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Third Row Seats

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

–
Front Only

Entertainment

USB Input

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.9 inch Touchscreen

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

–

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Third Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose
–

Speakers

12
–

Android Auto

–
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

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