Skoda Kodiaq vs Toyota Fortuner vs Volkswagen Tiguan (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Skoda Kodiaq if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the lowest starting price (₹34.76 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 kmpl).
- Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan if you want the biggest boot (652 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Toyota Fortuner in short
The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed king of India's ladder-frame SUV segment, dominating sales despite premium pricing and minimal discounts. Its 201bhp 2.8 diesel, proper 4x4 hardware and near-indestructible reputation give it unmatched brand equity against the MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. The lineup now spans a lone 2.7 petrol AT, a value-focused Leader Edition, the new Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel, and the Legender and GR-S editions at the top of the range.
Full Fortuner 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
Kodiaq vs Fortuner vs Tiguan — which should I buy?
Pick the Skoda Kodiaq if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the lowest starting price (₹34.76 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 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 Kodiaq, Fortuner, Tiguan?
The Toyota Fortuner starts lowest at ₹34.76 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?
Skoda Kodiaq: not yet NCAP-tested; Toyota Fortuner: not yet NCAP-tested; Volkswagen Tiguan: not yet NCAP-tested.