BMW X3 vs Skoda Kodiaq RS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X3 and Skoda Kodiaq RS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport is priced at ₹69.90 Lakh, Skoda Kodiaq RS Sportline is priced at ₹66.99 Lakh.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Skoda Kodiaq RS Sportline comes with 1984 cc engine.

BMW X3 vs Skoda Kodiaq RS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Skoda Kodiaq RS
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc
Power	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

BMW X3

₹ 70.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Skoda Kodiaq RS

₹ 66.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

70.00 Lakh

66.99 Lakh

EMI

₹1,29,069

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,23,696

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.5

4.9

NCAP Rating

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Colors

BMW X3 Colours

Skoda Kodiaq RS Colours

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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281 L (measured Up To The Roof) - 786 L (rear Seats Folded)

Fuel Tank Capacity

68 litres

58 liters

Number of Seating Rows

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Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.8 seconds

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm

400 Nm @ 1650-4350 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

13.38 kmpl

14.86 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

215 kmph

231 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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Engine

1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1984 Cc

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.8 seconds

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

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City Mileage

—

Turbocharger/Supercharger

—

Turbocharged

Fuel Type

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Petrol

Ethanol Compatibility

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E20

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1660 mm

1682 mm

Width

1920 mm

1864 mm

Ground Clearance

—

Kerb Weight

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1902 mm

Wheelbase

2865 mm

2789 mm

Length

4755 mm

4761 mm

Gross Weight

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2500 Kg

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle

Multi-element Axle, With Longitudinal And Transverse Links, With Torsion Stabiliser

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

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Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

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Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Steel (145/85R18)

Front Tyres

245 / 50 R19

235 / 45 R20

Rear Tyres

245 / 50 R19

235 / 45 R20

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

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Front Suspension

Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle

McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof Rails

Rub-strips

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Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Panoramic Sunroof

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Spoiler

—

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

All Seats

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Massage Seats

—

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

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Interior Colours

Black, Canberra Beige / Black

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Seat Upholstery

Leather

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Ventilated Seats

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Split Third Row Seat

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

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High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Forward Collision Warning

—

Warning + Auto Braking

ADAS

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Automatic Emergency Braking

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Driver Drowsiness Detection

—

Lane Functions

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Lane Departure Prevention With Warning, Lane Keep Assist With Warning

Rear Collision Assist

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Lane Change Assist And Rear Cross-traffic Assist With Warning

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Heated ORVM

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Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)

—

Second Row Middle Seat Safety

—

Brake Disc Wiping

—

Multi-collision Brake

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Park Distance Control

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

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Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

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ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front & Rear (with Pinch Guard) Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

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One Touch Up

All

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One Touch Down

All

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Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

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Interior Door Handles

Chrome

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Anti-glare ORVMs

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Memory ORVMs

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One Touch - Up

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Driver

One Touch-Down

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Driver

Window Sunshade

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Rear Windshield, Manual (All)

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

—

Auto-Dimming

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Adjustable ORVM

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Auto Folding

Boot Opener

—

Hands-Free

Speakers

—

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

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Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Head Unit Size

—

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

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Apple CarPlay

Wireless

—

Android Auto

Wireless

—

iPod Compatibility

—

Infotainment Screen

—

12.9 Inch Touch-screen Display

Audio System

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13 CANTON Speakers (725W)

Steering mounted controls

—

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

WiFi Hotspot

—

Input Methods

—

Type C Wired Connectivity

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Gear Indicator

Speedometer

—

Digital

Head Up Display (HUD)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

40000

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Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Kilometres)

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100000

Road Side Assistance (RSA)

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4 Years

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

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Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Bottle Holder in Doors

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All Doors

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

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Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Heater

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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Dead Pedal for Foot Rest

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Charging Ports

—

4 X USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Cup Holders Type

—

Heated/Cooled

Taillights

LED

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Puddle Lamps

Optional

Automatic Headlamps

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Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED - Rear

Reading Lamp

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Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

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Glovebox Lamp

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

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Rear Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

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Automatic Head Lamps

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Tail Lights

—

Follow me home headlamps

—

Interior Lamps

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Brakes

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Disc (Front & Rear)

Limited Slip Differential

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X3

✓Strong BMW X3 petrol and diesel engine performance
✓Comfortable ride with sporty handling balance
✓Premium interiors and advanced infotainment system
✓Reliable xDrive all-wheel-drive capability
✓Solid build quality and brand value

Skoda Kodiaq RS

✓The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS offers a punchy performance with a turbocharged engine.
✓The car offers exceptional handling with different drive modes in both practical and sporty.
✓Spacious cabin.