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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150hp version of Volkswagen’s 2.0 litre diesel is smooth and very refined.

Alloys look a bit small, but 235/55 R18 tyres are good for our roads.

'C'-shaped LEDs are a Skoda signature; note crystal like detailing.

Tech Specs

Price	Diesel AT
Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 34.49 lakh
Engine	Diesel AT
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Diesel
Engine Installation	Front, transverse
Type	In-line, 4 cyls
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1968cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	81.0/95.5mm
Compression Ratio	16.2:1
Valve Train	4 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
Transmission	Diesel AT
Drive Layout	Four-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Automatic
No of Gears	7
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	3.562/7.762
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.526/13.13
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.586/20.92
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.938/29.47
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.722/38.29
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.688/48.22
7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.574/57.80
Final Drive Ratio	4.733:1 (Gears 1,4,5) - 3.944:1 (Gears 2,3,6,7)
Braking	Diesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	24.72m, 2.17s
Efficiency	Diesel AT
City (kpl)	9.78kpl
Highway (kpl)	14.45kpl
Tank size (lts)	63 litres
Acceleration	Diesel 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 gear	Diesel 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 Level	Diesel 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
Body	Diesel AT
Construction	Four-door SUV, monocoque
Weight (kg)	1799kg
Front Tyre	235/55 R18
Rear Tyre	235/55 R18
Spare Tyre	145/85 R18
Suspension	Diesel AT
Front	Independent, McPherson struts, coil springs
Rear	Independent, multi-link, torsion beam
Steering	Diesel AT
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	12.2m
Brakes	Diesel AT
Front	Discs
Rear	Discs
Interior	Diesel AT
HVAC type	3-zone climate control
Touchscreen	8.0-inch
Auto dimming inner rear view mirror	Yes
Sunroof	Yes
Boot operation	Hands-free
Dimensions	Diesel AT
Length	4697mm
Width (mm)	1882mm
Height	1665mm
Wheel base	2791mm
Front Track (mm)	1586mm
Rear Track (mm)	1576mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1440mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	188mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	270 litres
Exterior	Diesel AT
Automatic headlamps	Yes (LED)
Parking camera	Yes
Automatic parking	Semi-auto parking
Safety Features	Diesel AT
Airbags	9