Comparing the Skoda Kodiaq and the Kia Carens side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Skoda Kodiaq is available at ₹3,999,000, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Skoda Kodiaq comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 190 bhp @ 4500-5000 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.44 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Kodiaq versus 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1984 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | 4x4 All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 12.44 kmpl - ARAI | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 190 bhp @ 4500-5000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 320 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 630 Litres (5-seater config) | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2375 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1795 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4758 mm / 1864 mm / 1685 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2791 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | — |
| Infotainment System | 13-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Keyless Entry & Start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Perforated Leather (top) | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R19 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Moon WhiteGraphite GreyBronx GoldRace BlueMagic Black | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
