Skoda Kushaq vs Kodiaq: Which Skoda SUV Is Right for You?
Buyers who like Skoda's SUVs often ask about the Kushaq and the Kodiaq in the same breath, even though they sit at very different points in the range. The Skoda Kushaq vs Kodiaq decision really comes down to seating, size, and budget. This guide sets the two side by side using Skoda India's own pages and Autocar India's specifications, so you can see where each fits before you visit the Skoda showroom in Kochi.
Quick Answer
The Skoda Kushaq starts at Rs. 10.69 lakh and is a 5-seat compact SUV, 4,229 mm long, while the Kodiaq starts at Rs. 36.99 lakh and is a 4,761 mm SUV offered as a 5- or 7-seater with a 2.0 TSI engine and 4x4, according to Skoda India and Autocar India. Choose by seating, budget, and how you drive.
Note: Figures come from Skoda India's website and Autocar India's specification pages and may change. For updates, visit www.skodakochi.com.
Table of Contents
Key Takeaways
What Is the Difference Between the Kushaq and the Kodiaq?
How Do They Compare on Price?
How Do They Compare on Size and Seating?
How Do They Compare on Engines and Drive?
How Do They Compare on Safety Equipment?
How Do They Compare on Comfort and Features?
Why the Choice Matters for Kerala Buyers
Who Should Choose Which?
When and Where to Verify the Figures
How to Test Drive Both
Pros and Cons of Each
FAQs
Conclusion
Key Takeaways
The Kushaq starts at Rs. 10.69 lakh and the Kodiaq at Rs. 36.99 lakh, a gap of Rs. 26.30 lakh at the start, according to Skoda India.
The Kodiaq is 532 mm longer than the Kushaq (4,761 mm against 4,229 mm), according to Autocar India.
The Kushaq is a 5-seater; the Kodiaq is offered as a 5-seater (Lounge) and as a 7-seater (Sportline and Selection L&K).
The Kushaq uses a 1.0 TSI or 1.5 TSI petrol; the Kodiaq uses a 2.0 TSI petrol with a 7-speed DSG and 4x4.
Both carry Skoda Super Care with the same warranty and roadside assistance terms.
What Is the Difference Between the Kushaq and the Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kushaq and Kodiaq are Skoda's compact and large SUVs in India, with the Kushaq starting at Rs. 10.69 lakh and the Kodiaq, offered in 5- and 7-seat forms with a 2.0 TSI and 4x4, starting at Rs. 36.99 lakh.
They are two different kinds of SUVs. The Kushaq is a compact SUV built around everyday city and highway use, while the Kodiaq is a larger SUV built around space, three-row seating, and comfort.
How Do They Compare on Price?
Skoda India lists the Kushaq from Rs. 10.69 lakh and the Kodiaq from Rs. 36.99 lakh, a gap of Rs. 26.30 lakh at the starting variants.
Ex-showroom is not what you pay. The on-road price in Kerala adds local road tax, insurance, and handling charges, and our guide on what's included in a Skoda on-road price in Kerala explains each part. Because road tax and insurance scale with a car's price, the on-road gap will be larger than the ex-showroom gap.
How Do They Compare in Size and Seating?
Skoda Kushaq vs Kodiaq size comparison: length 4,229 mm vs 4,761 mm, width 1,760 mm vs 1,864 mm
Size comparison in millimetres. Source: Autocar India specification pages.
Autocar India lists these dimensions:
Kushaq: 4,229 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, 1,612 mm high, with a 2,651 mm wheelbase and 188 mm ground clearance
Kodiaq: 4,761 mm long, 1,864 mm wide, 1,682 mm high, with a 2,789 mm wheelbase and 194 mm ground clearance
The Kodiaq is 532 mm longer, 104 mm wider, and 138 mm longer in wheelbase.
Seating. The Kushaq is a 5-seater. Skoda India lists the Kodiaq Lounge as a 5-seater, and the Sportline and Selection L&K as 7-seaters.
Boot. Autocar India lists the Kodiaq at 281 to 1,976 litres, so luggage space depends on how many rows are up. Kushaq listings conflict, with Autocar India showing 491 to 1,405 litres and ZigWheels showing 385 litres, so confirm the figure at the showroom.
How Do They Compare on Engines and Drive?
Kushaq. Skoda India lists a 1.0 TSI with 85 kW, offered with a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed torque converter automatic. The 1.5 TSI with a 7-speed DSG is offered on Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo.
Kodiaq. Skoda India lists a 2.0 TSI petrol with 150 kW, a 7-speed DSG automatic and 4x4 across Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K.
So the Kushaq offers manual and automatic choices and two engines, while the Kodiaq offers one engine, one automatic gearbox and 4x4. Autocar India lists a 58-litre fuel tank for the Kodiaq.
How Do They Compare on Safety Equipment?
Kushaq: Skoda India lists six airbags as standard on every variant, 25 active and passive safety features standard across the range, and a 5-star Global NCAP rating.
Kodiaq: Skoda India lists up to 9 airbags, ESC, ABS and Multi-Collision Brake, a Driver Attention Alert, Intelligent Park Assist and Hill Descent Control. ADAS and the 360-degree area view camera are on Sportline and Selection L&K.
Skoda India's Kodiaq page does not state a crash-test rating, so check the testing body's published result before comparing ratings. Ratings are only comparable within the same programme.
How Do They Compare on Comfort and Features?
Kushaq: an electric sunroof across the range, with a panoramic sunroof on Prestige and Monte Carlo, a 25.6 cm infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 26.03 cm digital cockpit.
Kodiaq: a 32.77 cm touchscreen and a 26.03 cm Virtual Cockpit, three rows of seating, and front ventilated and massage seats on the Selection L&K.
Ownership. Both come with Skoda Super Care: a 4-year or 100,000 km standard warranty, 4 labour-free services in the first two years, and 4 years of 24x7 roadside assistance.
Why the Choice Matters for Kerala Buyers
Kerala roads make size a daily factor. A 4,761 mm car is harder to park and turn in narrow lanes than a 4,229 mm one, while a larger family may need the Kodiaq's third row. Hill routes make the Kodiaq's 4x4 and Hill Descent Control relevant, and monsoon roads make ground clearance worth testing in either car.
Tip: Measure your parking space and your usual lane width before you decide between a 4,229 mm and a 4,761 mm car.
Who Should Choose Which?
The Kushaq may suit you if you:
Want a compact SUV at a lower price
Drive mostly in the city and on highways
Want a choice of manual or automatic
The Kodiaq may suit you if you:
Need seven seats for a large family
Want 4x4 and a larger cabin
Are comfortable with a higher budget and a longer car
Want to compare them in person? Visit www.skodakochi.com to book a test drive of both.
When and Where to Verify the Figures
Prices and specifications change when Skoda updates a model, so treat each figure as true for its source date. Confirm prices, variants and features on Skoda India's Kushaq and Kodiaq pages, dimensions on Autocar India, and the final on-road price in a dealer's written quote. If you are weighing the Kushaq against the smaller Kylaq, see our comparison of the Skoda Kylaq vs Kushaq.
How to Test Drive Both
Drive both on the same route, including traffic and a speed breaker.
Sit in every row of the Kodiaq, with passengers if you can.
Park both in a space like your own.
Compare the on-road quotes for the exact variants you can afford.
Pros and Cons of Each
Skoda Kushaq
Pros:
A lower starting price of Rs. 10.69 lakh
A shorter 4,229 mm length that is easier in tight spaces
Manual and automatic choices, and six airbags on every variant
Cons:
It is a 5-seater only
4x4 is not listed for it
Boot listings conflict, so the figure needs confirming
Skoda Kodiaq
Pros:
A 5-seat or 7-seat choice, and 4x4
Up to 9 airbags, with ADAS and a 360-degree camera on Sportline and Selection L&K
A larger 4,761 mm body with a 2,789 mm wheelbase
Cons:
A starting price of Rs. 36.99 lakh
A longer, wider body that is harder in tight spaces
One petrol engine and one gearbox in the Indian range
FAQs
What is the price difference between the Skoda Kushaq and Kodiaq?
Skoda India lists the Kushaq from Rs. 10.69 lakh and the Kodiaq from Rs. 36.99 lakh, a gap of Rs. 26.30 lakh at the starting variants.
Which is bigger, the Kushaq or the Kodiaq?
The Kodiaq. Autocar India lists it at 4,761 mm long and 1,864 mm wide, against 4,229 mm and 1,760 mm for the Kushaq.
Is the Kodiaq a 7-seater?
The Sportline and Selection L&K are 7-seaters, while the Lounge is a 5-seater, according to Skoda India. The Kushaq is a 5-seater.
What engines do the Kushaq and Kodiaq have?
The Kushaq has a 1.0 TSI (85 kW) with a manual or automatic transmission and a 1.5 TSI with a 7-speed DSG. The Kodiaq has a 2.0 TSI (150 kW) with a 7-speed DSG and 4x4.
Which has more safety equipment, the Kushaq or the Kodiaq?
Skoda India lists six airbags as standard on the Kushaq and up to 9 airbags on the Kodiaq, with ADAS on the Kodiaq Sportline and Selection L&K.
Does the Kushaq have a sunroof like the Kodiaq?
Skoda India lists an electric sunroof as standard across the Kushaq range, with a panoramic sunroof on Prestige and Monte Carlo. Check the Kodiaq's roof equipment by variant.
Do the Kushaq and Kodiaq get the same warranty?
Yes. Skoda Super Care on both lists a 4-year or 100,000 km warranty, 4 labour-free services in the first two years, and 4 years of 24x7 roadside assistance.
Which should I choose, the Kushaq or the Kodiaq?
It depends on seating, budget, and parking. The Kushaq suits a smaller family and tighter spaces, and the Kodiaq suits a larger family that needs seven seats and 4x4. Test drive both.
Conclusion
The Kushaq and Kodiaq answer different needs: a compact SUV from Rs. 10.69 lakh, and a larger 5- or 7-seat SUV with 4x4 from Rs. 36.99 lakh. Measure your space, count your passengers, set your budget, and let a test drive of both decide. These figures come from Skoda India and Autocar India pages dated 29 October 2026 and may change. For updates, visit www.skodakochi.com.
Book a free test drive of the Skoda Kushaq and Kodiaq at EVM Skoda Kochi and compare them on your own route.
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