Comparing the Skoda Kodiaq and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Skoda Kodiaq comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 190 bhp @ 4500-5000 rpm and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.44 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Kodiaq versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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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| Battery | — | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 1984 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 12.44 kmpl - ARAI | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 190 bhp @ 4500-5000 rpm | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 320 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 630 Litres (5-seater config) | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2375 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1795 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4758 mm / 1864 mm / 1685 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2791 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | — |
| Infotainment System | 13-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Keyless Entry & Start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Perforated Leather (top) | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R19 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Moon WhiteGraphite GreyBronx GoldRace BlueMagic Black | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
