Skoda Kodiaq vs Bmw X1

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Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

BMW X1

Bmw X1

sDrive18d M Sport 2.0 Diesel

52.90 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1995 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
7

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm
150hp at 3750-4000rpm

Max Engine Torque

400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm
360Nm at 1500-2500rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

58 litres
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
20.37 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
17.91 kmpl

0-100kph

–
8.85 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.08 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.67 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

N/A
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R20
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R20
225/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Electric

Dimensions

Length

4761 mm
4500 mm

Width

1864 mm
1845 mm

Height

1682 mm
1630 mm

Wheelbase

2789 mm
2692 mm

Ground Clearance

194 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1902 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

281 - 1976 litres
476 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Remote Locking

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Climate Control

3-zone
2-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driving Modes

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Rear AC Vents

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Front Only
–

12 Volt Port

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Lane Keep Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Traction Control

Side Airbag

Hill Start Assist

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Monitor

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Automatic Headlamps

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Electronic Stability Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

9
6

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Dashcam

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Distance to Empty

Average Fuel Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Sliding Middle Row

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Seat Count

7
5

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Front Only

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Trip Meter

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Massage Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Display

12.9 inch Touchscreen
10.7-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

–

Speakers

–
12

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

SOS Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I want to buy an SUV; my usage is 70:30, mostly within cities like Bangalore, and a few times off-road. I’m ok to stretch the budget up to 60 lakhs around I’m confused between Kodiaq, Hycross, Fortuner, BMW X1, or wait for the new Fortuner if it is released by this year's end. Can anyone give me suggestions?

Verified
•5w

Pick the Skoda Kodiaq. Your usage is mostly in Bengaluru city, and the Kodiaq is the best all-rounder of this lot. It's spacious, comfortable, refined and well equipped, but also comes with AWD and enough ground clearance to handle bad roads and the odd trail without fuss. It rides and handles far better than ladder-frame SUVs like the Fortuner, feels properly premium inside, and is far less tiring in traffic.The Fortuner is unstoppable off-road, but in the city, it is big, bouncy and heavy to drive, and you will pay more for less comfort. The next-gen Fortuner is unlikely to go on sale this year. The BMW X1 is great for city use, but it is not very powerful, and FWD, which isn't great for off-road use; also, the space is tighter than the others. The Innova Hycross hybrid is the most spacious and practical, with the best mileage of the lot, but it lacks that SUV road presence and status.Overall, the Kodiaq is the best choice, but bear in mind petrol costs in heavy traffic will be higher than the HyCross, and the third row is best for kids only.

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•20w

I want to buy a pre-owned car with a budget of Rs. 45 lakh. My current options are a BMW 520d Luxury Line with around 50,000km on the odometer, a BMW X1 18d, and a Mercedes-Benz C200, both with around 30,000km driven. I belong to a joint family and currently own two Skoda Laura 1.9 TDI models (one PD automatic and the other DI manual). The new car will mainly serve as a family car and will also be used for highway trips at least twice a month. I am looking for an executive diesel sedan or a cheaper version of the Kodiaq and Tayron

Verified
•10w

Go for the BMW 520d Luxury Line with 50,000 km; for your joint-family highway runs, it gives the roomiest rear seat, best long-distance comfort, and relaxed diesel torque. It will feel like a fitting upgrade to your Laura TDIs, and sadly there are no more diesel executive sedans available now, so it's something worth getting while you still can. While the Kodiaq and Tayron are capable in their own right, they can't quite replicate the same solidity of a previous-generation 5-series and given its intended use as a long-distance family car, the fuel bills of these large petrol SUVs will be astronomical. Of the other used cars, the X1 is simply too small and the Mercedes-Benz car simply won't feel as premium or roomy as the 5 Series; notably in the rear seat. 50,000km is not a huge amount for a used car, provided it has been well taken care of, and the 5-series' boot is large and well shaped too.

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