2018 Skoda Kodiaq review, road test

The Czech brand’s first middle-of-the-road SUV promises much, but does it deliver enough luxury SUV to justify the price? We put it under the microscope.

Published on Feb 02, 2018 06:00:00 AM

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Tech Specs
PriceDiesel AT
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 34.49 lakh
EngineDiesel AT
Fuel Type / PropulsionDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverse
TypeIn-line, 4 cyls
Cubic Capacity (cc)1968cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)81.0/95.5mm
Compression Ratio16.2:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)150hp at 3500-4000rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)340Nm at 1750-3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)83.37hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)188.99Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)76.21hp per litre
TransmissionDiesel AT
Drive LayoutFour-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeAutomatic
No of Gears7
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.562/7.762
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.526/13.13
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.586/20.92
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.938/29.47
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.722/38.29
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.688/48.22
7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.574/57.80
Final Drive Ratio4.733:1 (Gears 1,4,5) - 3.944:1 (Gears 2,3,6,7)
BrakingDiesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)24.72m, 2.17s
EfficiencyDiesel AT
City (kpl)9.78kpl
Highway (kpl)14.45kpl
Tank size (lts)63 litres
AccelerationDiesel AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.48s
0 - 20 kph (sec)0.88s
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.44s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.34s
0 - 50 kph (sec)3.09s
0 - 60 kph (sec)4.19s
0 - 70 kph (sec)5.50s
0 - 80 kph (sec)6.90s
0 - 90 kph (sec)8.60s
0 - 100 kph (sec)10.62s
0 - 110 kph (sec)12.81s
0 - 120 kph (sec)15.37s
0 - 130 kph (sec)18.63s
0 - 140 kph (sec)22.17s
1/4 mile (sec)17.56s
20-80kph (sec)7.16s
40-100kph (sec)8.40s
Max speeds in gearDiesel AT
1st (kph @rpm)39kph at 4800rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)67kph at 5000rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)107kph at 5000rpm
4th (kph @rpm)148kph at 5000rpm
5th (kph @rpm)189kph at 4900rpm
6th (kph @rpm)192kph at 4000rpm
7th (kph @rpm)192kph at 3300rpm
Noise LevelDiesel AT
Idle (dB)46.2dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)53.2dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)55.5dB
50 kph AC off (dB)61.5dB
80 kph AC off (dB)64.2dB
BodyDiesel AT
ConstructionFour-door SUV, monocoque
Weight (kg)1799kg
Front Tyre235/55 R18
Rear Tyre235/55 R18
Spare Tyre145/85 R18
SuspensionDiesel AT
FrontIndependent, McPherson struts, coil springs
RearIndependent, multi-link, torsion beam
SteeringDiesel AT
TypeRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)12.2m
BrakesDiesel AT
FrontDiscs
RearDiscs
InteriorDiesel AT
HVAC type3-zone climate control
Touchscreen8.0-inch
Auto dimming inner rear view mirrorYes
SunroofYes
Boot operationHands-free
DimensionsDiesel AT
Length4697mm
Width (mm)1882mm
Height1665mm
Wheel base2791mm
Front Track (mm)1586mm
Rear Track (mm)1576mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1440mm
Ground Clearance (mm)188mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)270 litres
ExteriorDiesel AT
Automatic headlampsYes (LED)
Parking cameraYes
Automatic parkingSemi-auto parking
Safety FeaturesDiesel AT
Airbags9

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