The new generation VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiak SUVs have been launched with a comprehensive list of upgrades.
all new Skoda Kodiak And Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line The premium price has been launched in India with a more powerful engine and multiple features updates with a premium price tag. But how well do they hold against their rivals – Jeep Meridian, Hyundai Tuxon, Citroen C5 Aercross and Nissan X -Trell – in the context of the price and the Poetrain specifications? Keep reading to find out.
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan prices vs. rival
Nissan X-Trell is the most expensive here
The premium of the fully imported VW Tiguan R-line section is deployed at the end, higher than that of most of its rivals. It sits over Citroen, Hyundai and Jeep SUVs, of which two later variants are also provided. While it is slightly more expensive than the Skoda Kodiyak (which is brought through the CKD route), the Tiguan R-line is almost equal Nissan X-TrellWhich is also imported and the most expensive among the group.
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan Price List vs. Rivues (RS, Lakh) | ||||||
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Jeep meridian | Hyundai Tuxon | Citron C5 aercross | New Skoda Kodiak | VW Tiguan R-Line | Nissan X-Trell | |
price | 24.99-38.79 | 29.27-36.04 | 39.99 | 46.89-48.69 | 49 | 49.92 |
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions vs.
Kodiaq is longer up to 219 mm than Tiguan
At 4,539 mm, Tiguan exceeds only 4,500 mm-Citron C5 aercrossThe smallest SUV here. In terms of its width of 1,859 mm, the VW car is equal with Jeep Meridian, but the C5 is slightly narrow than others, except for the C5 aercross, which is the widest. Tiguan’s height of 1,656 mm and 2,680 mm wellebase is the lowest in the model listed, although the 176 mm ground clearance is 21 mm higher than its Scoda Cybling.
Talking about the number of seats on the proposal, Skoda Kodiak and Nissan X-Trell are 7-seater, while Citroen C5 aercross, VW Tiguan R-Line and Hyundai Tuxon are strictly 5-Seight SUVs. Jeep Meridian is only offering both 5- and 7-seat configurations.
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions vs. | ||||||
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Citron C5 aercross | VW Tiguan R-Line | Hyundai Tuxon | Nissan X-Trell | New Skoda Kodiak | Jeep meridian | |
Length (mm) | 4,500 | 4,539 | 4,630 | 4,680 | 4,758 | 4,769 |
Width (mm) | 1,969 | 1,859 | 1,865 | 1,840 | 1,864 | 1,859 |
Height (mm) | 1,710 | 1,656 | 1,665 | 1,725 | 1,679 | 1,698 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,730 | 2,680 | 2,755 | 2,705 | 2,791 | 2,782 |
Ground clearance (unledled, mm) | 230 | 176 | , | 210 | 155 | , |
Wheel size (in) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan Engine and Gearbox vs.
VW and Skoda SUVs claim the highest power generation
Tiguan R-line’s 204hp-2.0-liter TSI petrol engine, which is also used in Skoda Kodiak, improves other SUVs in terms of strength by a fair margin. Its 320Nm torque output, however, is less than the rivals operated by diesel Hyundai Tuxon It should be noted that Nissan’s major SUV has the smallest engine displacement and at least the number of cylinders, but it is paired with a 12th light hybrid system.
When it comes to drivetrain, Kodiak and Tiguan R-Line come with a four-wheel drive (4WD) setup, as is the diesel version of Hyundai Taxon. The X-Tral and C5 aercross are only front-wheel drive (FWD), while the meridian is available with both FWD and 4WD layouts. Jeep meridian Also stands with a manual gearbox option (introduced with FWD variants) and has the most off-road-centered 4WD setup among other SUVs. Dual clutch automatic broadcasts of Kodiak and Tiguan R-Line are the fastest in shifts compared to others, with CVT and torque converter options.
New Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Tiguan Engine and Gearbox vs. | ||||||
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Hyundai Tuxon | Nissan X-Trell | Jeep meridian | Citron C5 aercross | Skoda Kodiak | Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line | |
Displacement | 1999 (P)*, 1997 (D) ** | 1498 | 1956 | 1997 | 1984 | 1984 |
Type | 4-sili, no petrol, diesel | 3-Silsu, Turbo-petrol | 4-sili, diesel | 4-sili, diesel | 4-Silsu, Turbo Petrol | 4-Silsu, Turbo Petrol |
Shakti (HP) | 156 (P), 186 (D) | 163 | 170 | 177 | 204 | 204 |
Torque (NM) | 192 (P), 416 (D) | 300 | 350 | 400 | 320 | 320 |
Transfer | 6at (p), 8at (d) | 8-step CVT | 6mt, 9at/ 9at | 8at | 7 DCT | 7 DCT |
Drive type | FWD (P), 4WD (D) | Forward | FWD/ 4WD | Forward | 4WD | 4WD |
See also:
New Skoda Kodiak Sportline vs. L&K: How are they different?
VW Tiguan New vs Old: Rs 11 Lakh Pricier, More Power and Acade