Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Sorento

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1598 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

DCT
AT

Number of Gears

7
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Motor Type

–
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Max Motor Power

–
65 hp

Max Motor Torque

–
264 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Fuel Tank Capacity

58 litres
67 litres

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
–

Steering Adjust

N/A
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

20 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R20
235/ 55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R20
235/ 55 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Dimensions

Length

4761 mm
4815 mm

Width

1864 mm
1900 mm

Height

1682 mm
1700 mm

Wheelbase

2789 mm
2815 mm

Ground Clearance

194 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1902 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

281 - 1976 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)
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
Dual

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Front Only
–

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Lane Keep Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front, Side and 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
–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Airbags

9
10

Hill Descent Control

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

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

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

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
6

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
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
Fold and Slide

Trip Meter

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless
–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

Display

12.9 inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Voice Commands

–

Third Row USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Speakers

–
12

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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