Isuzu mu-X vs Skoda Kodiaq (2026)
Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 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 Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.46 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq.
- The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 161 bhp.
- The Skoda Kodiaq has the bigger boot: 281 litres vs 235 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X 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: mu-X or Kodiaq?
The Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.46 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
mu-X vs Kodiaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested; Skoda Kodiaq — not yet tested.
Should I buy the mu-X or the Kodiaq?
The Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.46 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 161 bhp. The Skoda Kodiaq has the bigger boot: 281 litres vs 235 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.