Honda ZR-V vs Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tiguan (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).
- Pick the Skoda Kodiaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹36.99 Lakh), the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan if you want the biggest boot (652 L).
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 →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 →Volkswagen Tiguan in short
The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line landed in India in 2025 as a single, fully loaded flagship with a 204 PS 2.0 TSI, DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive. It is a five-seat luxury alternative to the seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq and a credible German option against entry-level Audi, BMW and Mercedes SUVs. Massaging seats, a 15-inch screen and adaptive dampers headline a very rich kit list.
Full Tiguan prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
ZR-V vs Kodiaq vs Tiguan — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda ZR-V if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 22.8 kmpl). Pick the Skoda Kodiaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹36.99 Lakh), the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan if you want the biggest boot (652 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among ZR-V, Kodiaq, Tiguan?
The Skoda Kodiaq starts lowest at ₹36.99 Lakh, against ₹47.11 Lakh for the Tiguan 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; Skoda Kodiaq: not yet NCAP-tested; Volkswagen Tiguan: not yet NCAP-tested.