Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tiguan (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- 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 if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 14 kmpl).
- Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan if you want the biggest boot (652 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →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
Sorento vs Kodiaq vs Tiguan — which should I buy?
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 if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 14 kmpl). 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 Sorento, Kodiaq, Tiguan?
The Kia Sorento starts lowest at ₹27.99 Lakh, against ₹36.99 Lakh for the Kodiaq and ₹47.11 Lakh for the Tiguan (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Sorento: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kodiaq: not yet NCAP-tested; Volkswagen Tiguan: not yet NCAP-tested.