Skoda India has finally entered into the seven-seat premium SUV space with its first ever seven-seat model Kodiaq. Based on VW Group’s MQB platform, the SUV challenge the reigns of Toyota Fortuner which received a generation leap last year. With evolved aesthetics, new engines and additional features, the new generation Fortuner is a step up from the model it preceded. While the new Fortuner has been cruising smoothly in terms of monthly sales but will the all-new Skoda Kodiaq cause any damage to its popularity? We try to find out in our spec-based comparison. Check out Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner-price, specs, mileage and dimensions.
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Price
| Name of the Car | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Skoda Kodiaq | Rs 34.49 lakh |
| Toyota Fortuner | Rs 24.44 lakh to Rs 29.91 lakh |
Skoda Kodiaq-
– Skoda’s first ever seven-seater SUV is being offered in a single ‘Style’ variant with an oil burner and all-wheel-drive layout.
– Equipped with several high-end features, the Kodiaq Style variant is priced at Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
– Additionally, Skoda is offering 4 year warranty and roadside assistance as standard. Customers can avail 4 year maintenance at Rs 59.9K.
-Toyota Fortuner
-The Fortuner carline is available in two petrol and four diesel variants.
-The petrol-powered variants are priced from Rs 25.71 lakh to Rs 27.35 lakh.
-Diesel variants start from Rs 27.27 lakh and go up to Rs 31.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Specifications
| Specifications | Skoda Kodiaq | Toyota Fortuner |
| Petrol Engines | NA | 2.7-litre, Dual VVTi, 16-valve |
| Power (Bhp) | NA | 163.7bhp |
| Torque (Nm) | NA | 245Nm |
| Diesel | 2.0L TDI | 2.8-litre, DOHC, 16-valve |
| Power (Bhp) | 148bhp | 174.5bhp |
| Torque (Nm) | 340 | 450Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG AT with AWD drivetrain | 6-speed MT, 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT with 4WD & 2WD |
Skoda Kodiaq
– The seven-seater SUV is available in diesel avatar only, which is propelled by a 2.0-litre TDI unit producing 148bhp and 240Nm.
–Transmission duties will be carried over by the 7-speed DSG AT unit with an all-wheel-drive system.
Toyota Fortuner
-The segment leader, Toyota Fortuner is available with two engine options including a 2.7L petrol and 2.8L diesel powertrain.
-The Fortuner carline is offered with 5-speed & 6-speed manuals along with a 6-speed AT.
-It additionally gets a AWD system on select variants, whereas rest feature a 2WD drivetrain.
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Mileage
| Model Name | Petrol Mileage (Km/l) | Diesel Mileage (km/l) |
| Skoda Kodiaq | NA | 16.25kmpl |
| Toyota Fortuner | 10.01kmpl | 14.24kmpl |
Skoda Kodiaq
– Powered by a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, the Kodiaq is claimed to deliver 16.25kmpl.
– In City driving, the SUV should return close to 12kmpl.
Toyota Fortuner
-Toyota Fortuner diesel manual variants return claimed mileage of 14.24 km/l, opposed to 12.9 km/l delivered by AT variants.
-While the petrol manual variants are rated at 10.01 km/l against 10.26 km/l by the automatic trims.
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Dimensions
| Dimensions | Skoda Kodiaq | Toyota Fortuner |
| Length (mm) | 4,697 | 4,795 |
| Breadth (mm) | 1,882 | 1,855 |
| Height (mm) | 1,676 | 1,835 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,791 | 2,745 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 270 | 296 |
-In terms of proportions, Fortuner is longer and taller, whereas Kodiaq is wider and sits on a substantially longer wheelbase.
-While both the SUVs feature seven-seat configuration inside, Fortuner offers slightly more space for storing luggage.
-The Kodiaq’s boot space increases to 630L with the third row folded and expand to an impressive 2,065L with all seats folded.
-One must note that the third row is more appropriate for kids.
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Features
| Key Features | Skoda Kodiaq | Toyota Fortuner |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen Infotainment system | Yes | Yes |
| Height adj. driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Power-operated ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Steering mounted audio & calling controls | Yes | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Navigation system | Yes | Yes |
| Rear wiper & washer | Yes | No |
| Push start/stop | Yes | Yes |
Skoda Kodiaq
-It receives Skoda Connect touchscreen with on-board Wi-Fi, Google earth etc.
-Additionally, the car offers smartphone connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
-Other bits like hands-free tailgate operation, umbrella tucked inside doors, dual-zone automatic climate control, start/stop button mounted on steering wheel and power-operated driver and co-passenger seats are offered on Kodiaq.
Toyota Fortuner
-The Fortuner carline packs in prominent features such as cruise controls, sequential shift with paddle shifters for automatic trims, ECO/PWR driving modes etc.
-Other bits like automatic climate control, all windows auto up/down with jam protection, power back door access on SMART key and one-touch tumble seats also available among several others.
-The touchscreen audio with capacitive switches (DVD, BT, USB, AUX-IN, 6-speakers, Navigation, remote) comes bereft of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Skoda Kodiaq Vs Toyota Fortuner Safety Features
| Key Features | Skoda Kodiaq | Toyota Fortuner |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Speed sensing auto door lock | Not Known | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | No |
| Reverse parking sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Day/Night IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| All Disc brakes | Not Known | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | 5-Star Euro NCAP | 5-Star Latin NCAP (2016) |
Skoda Kodiaq
-The SUV has been armed to the teeth when it comes to safety bits.
-It comes equipped with an adaptive cruise control, electronic stability control including standard multi-collision brake.
– This SUV gets 9 airbags, rear view camera, hands-free parking assist and drowsiness sensor.
Toyota Fortuner
– Vital features such as vehicle stability control with brake assist and hill assist control are left out in the Toyota Fortuner 2WD MT trim.
-The downhill assist control is offered only on the 4WD variants and the SUV additionally gets 7 SRS airbags.
-Other bits like airbag manual cut-off switch, speed sensing auto lock with emergency unlock and WIL concept seats in front are also available on Fortuner.
