Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq (2026)
Kia Sorento (₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.39 Lakh) and Skoda Kodiaq (₹47.00 Lakh – ₹49.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (September 2026).
- The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹19.01 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 201 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 near-Rs 50 lakh sticker.
Full Kodiaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Sorento or Kodiaq?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹19.01 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. (Ex-showroom prices, September 2026.)
Sorento vs Kodiaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Sorento — not yet tested; Skoda Kodiaq — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Sorento or the Kodiaq?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹19.01 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 201 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.