Hyundai Tucson vs Skoda Kodiaq (2026)
Hyundai Tucson (₹27.32 Lakh – ₹33.64 Lakh) and Skoda Kodiaq (₹36.99 Lakh – ₹46.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹9.67 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq.
- The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 184 bhp.
- The Hyundai Tucson is more efficient on paper — up to 16 kmpl vs 14 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 281 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Tucson in short
The Tucson was Hyundai India's flagship SUV until it was quietly discontinued in November 2025, a little over three years after its 2022 launch. Final ex-showroom prices ran Rs 27.32-33.64 lakh after the September 2025 GST reduction. It offered petrol and diesel engines with a plush, feature-rich cabin and Level 2 ADAS, but never found volume against the Toyota Fortuner below it and German rivals above. These figures are retained for reference and used-market research.
Full Tucson 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Tucson or Kodiaq?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹9.67 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Tucson vs Kodiaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Tucson — not yet tested; Skoda Kodiaq — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Tucson or the Kodiaq?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹9.67 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 184 bhp. The Hyundai Tucson is more efficient on paper — up to 16 kmpl vs 14 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.