Honda ZR-V vs Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Honda ZR-V if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 22.8 kmpl), the biggest boot (380 L).
- Pick the Kia Sorento if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.99 Lakh), the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Skoda Kodiaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Honda ZR-V in short
Launched on 25 July 2026 at Rs 47.99 lakh as a fully-imported (CBU) flagship, the ZR-V is Honda India's statement hybrid SUV — a single loaded variant of the 2.0L e:HEV strong hybrid making a combined 181 bhp with a claimed 22.8 kmpl and 0-100 in 7.9 seconds. Eight airbags, Level 2 ADAS and a 12-speaker Bose system are standard. As a Japan-built import it sells in small allocated batches — the first two were spoken for at launch — and it cross-shops with everything from the Skoda Kodiaq and Tiguan to the Camry and entry luxury SUVs like the BMW X1.
Full ZR-V prices & variants →Kia Sorento in short
The Sorento is Kia India's flagship three-row SUV, launched on 4 September 2026 at ₹27.99–40.39 lakh (introductory) across 32 variants. Built at Anantapur, it offers a 193 PS 2.2L diesel with an 8-speed DCT or a ~235 PS 1.6T strong hybrid with a 6-speed automatic — the hybrid available with AWD, unique in the segment — in 7-seat and 6-seat captain-chair layouts (6-seat adds ₹20,000, Black Line trim adds ₹20,000). It squares up to the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
Full Sorento prices & variants →Skoda Kodiaq in short
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq arrived in India in 2025 as the brand's flagship, a seven-seat luxury SUV with a 204 PS 2.0 TSI, DSG and all-wheel drive. It undercuts the Toyota Fortuner on sophistication if not on brawn, and rivals the Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Meridian and entry luxury-badge SUVs. Nine airbags and a plush, tech-laden cabin justify its Rs 37-47 lakh sticker.
Full Kodiaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
ZR-V vs Sorento vs Kodiaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda ZR-V if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 22.8 kmpl), the biggest boot (380 L). Pick the Kia Sorento if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.99 Lakh), the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Skoda Kodiaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among ZR-V, Sorento, Kodiaq?
The Kia Sorento starts lowest at ₹27.99 Lakh, against ₹36.99 Lakh for the Kodiaq and ₹47.99 Lakh for the ZR-V (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda ZR-V: not yet NCAP-tested; Kia Sorento: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kodiaq: not yet NCAP-tested.