Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Sonet

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Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Max Engine Torque

400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Max Engine Power

265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1493 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

7
6

Lockable Differential/s

Gearbox Type

DCT
AT

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Fuel Tank Capacity

58 litres
45 litres

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.6 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
18.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
16.3 kmpl

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
7.42 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
8.7 s

0-100kph

–
12.1 s

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

N/A
–

Steering Adjust

N/A
Tilt

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
McPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R20
215/60 R16

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R20
215/60 R16

Wheel Size

20 inches
16 inches

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Dimensions

Kerb Weight

1902 kg
None kg

Width

1864 mm
1790 mm

Wheelbase

2789 mm
2500 mm

Length

4761 mm
3995 mm

Boot Capacity

281 - 1976 litres
385 litres

Height

1682 mm
1642 mm

Ground Clearance

194 mm
None mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Remote Locking

Bottle Holder in Doors

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Climate Control

3-zone
1-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

Rear AC Vents

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Front Only
–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Roof Grab Handles

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Trunk Light

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

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
360 degree

Lane Keep Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
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
All

Electronic Stability Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

9
6

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Door Ajar Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Heads Up Display

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

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

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED DRLs

–

LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Follow Me Home 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
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

Rear Seat Armrest

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

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Massage Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Display

12.9 inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

CD Player

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Phone App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•15w

Hi, I am currently using a 2017 Maruti Wagon R AMT, which has run around 84,000 km. I am planning to upgrade within a budget of ₹16 lakh and have shortlisted the Tata Nexon Creative Plus (1.2 DCA), Kia Sonet 1.0 GTX Plus, and Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TC. My usage will be approximately 70% highway and 30% city, mostly on weekends. My key priorities are driving comfort, safety, and real-world mileage. I would appreciate your expert advice on which option would be the best fit for my needs.

Verified
•15w

We would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq. With your 70 percent highway use, it is the most comfortable and fun to drive compared to the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. Coming from a Wagon R AMT, you will notice a big step up in how stable and secure it feels at 80-100 km/h. Also, how well it absorbs bad patches, and how smoothly the 6-speed torque converter automatic shifts without the slight jerk you sometimes feel in an AMT. The 1.0 turbo petrol also has strong mid-range pull, so overtakes are easy even with family and luggage. Safety is another strong point, and its high-speed stability stands out on long drives.Do keep in mind that Skoda’s service network is smaller than Tata's and Kia's, and since all three are turbo petrols, fuel efficiency will not be very high. Also, the rear seat in all three cars is best suited for two adults rather than three, unlike your Wagon R.

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•15w

Hi, I am currently using a 2017 Maruti Wagon R AMT, which has run around 84,000 kms. I am planning to upgrade within a budget of INR 16 lakh and have shortlisted the Tata Nexon Creative Plus (1.2 DCA), Kia Sonet 1.0 GTX Plus, and Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TC. My usage will be approximately 70% highway and 30% city, mostly on weekends. My key priorities are driving comfort, safety, and real-world mileage. I would appreciate your expert advice on which option would be the best fit for my needs.

Verified
•15w

The Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT is a well-rounded car which delivers on several fronts, including driving comfort, interior quality, features and its real-world fuel efficiency will be respectable too. It has all the safety features too, including ADAS, which prevent an accident in the first place.Do keep in mind that the current version of the Sonet is towards the end of its lifecycle, and a new model will be introduced next year. Alternatively, you could consider a Hyundai Venue 1.0 DCT instead, which is thoroughly modern, and besides all the safety kit, like the Sonet. It has also been crash tested and awarded 5 stars by Bharat NCAP for adult and child protection.

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•18w

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around ₹13 lakh. I am a new driver, and my usage will be mostly in Delhi NCR with occasional highway trips. I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT and the Kia Sonet HTX DCT. I intend to keep the car for at least 10 years. Could you please suggest which would be the better choice for long-term ownership, considering reliability, ease of driving, comfort, and maintenance?

Verified
•18w

We would suggest you go ahead with the Skoda Kylaq. The Kylaq comes with a torque convertor gearbox, which is the smoothest type of autobox around, you will really appreciate this in heavy city traffic. Moreover, in city conditions, a torque convertor gearbox is also likely to give you a better and more reliable long-term service experience than a dual clutch transmission. The Kylaq is also newer than the Kia Sonet, and since you are keeping the car for a longer period of time, this could help retain value better. The Sonet will also be updated in about a year, so you will very soon have an older car.

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•18w

Which of the following is the best option, considering mainly city driving, daily 30km, once-a-month highway drives, and a family of four: Skoda Kylaq, Venue, Citroen Basalt, Maruti Jimny, and Kia Sonet.

Verified
•18w

For your usage of mainly city driving (30km daily) with occasional highway trips and a family of four, we would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq.The Kylaq offers a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin for four adults, and the torque converter automatic is smooth, which makes it very easy to drive in city traffic. It is also compact enough, so parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces won’t be an issue. On highways, too, it feels stable and enjoyable to drive.The Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue are good options for the city as well, but both use a DCT automatic, which is not as smooth at low speeds as a torque converter, especially in stop-and-go traffic.The Citroen Basalt is actually great value for money and offers excellent cabin space, making it very comfortable for a family. However, it is a larger car, so it won’t be as easy to park and manoeuvre in the city. If you prioritise space and comfort over ease of driving, it is definitely worth considering.The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is not suitable for your needs. It is primarily an off-roader, has heavier steering, and is not as easy to drive in the city. The ride is also bouncy, and overall, practicality is limited for family use.

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•19w

Hi, I am a first-time buyer but not a new driver. I am looking for an automatic car which costs around ₹13 lakh on-road, either petrol, diesel or hybrid. The majority of my driving on weekdays will be around 10km per day, but on weekends it can go up to 40-50km. I live in Bangalore, hence I have to drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Which cars can I look for? I have shortlisted the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ and the Kia Sonet diesel.

Verified
•18w

With your limited running and mostly city usage, it does not really make sense to go for a diesel or hybrid. So, between your shortlisted options, we would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ automatic instead of the Sonet diesel.The Skoda Kylaq is compact and easy to drive in traffic, which is important for Bangalore conditions. It also comes with a smooth torque converter automatic gearbox, which is well-suited for bumper-to-bumper driving.On top of that, the turbo petrol engine is punchy and fun to drive, so even on weekend highway runs, you will enjoy the performance. It also offers good handling, stability and a comfortable ride, making it a well rounded package.The Kia Sonet diesel is still a good option if your running was higher, but in your case, it does not justify going for a diesel.

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