NEW DELHI: Skoda lists the Kodiaq Lounge at Rs 36,99,000 and the Selection L&K at Rs 46,99,000 ex-showroom. Lounge has five seats, while Selection L&K has seven. Both use the same 2.0 TSI petrol engine, DSG automatic and four-wheel drive, with the main differences in seating, assistance systems and cabin equipment.
| Item | Kodiaq Lounge | Kodiaq Selection L&K |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 36,99,000 | Rs 46,99,000 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI petrol | 2.0 TSI petrol |
| Power and torque | 150 kW, 320 Nm | 150 kW, 320 Nm |
| Transmission and drive | 7-speed DSG, 4x4 | 7-speed DSG, 4x4 |
| ADAS listed for this grade | No | Yes |
| 360-degree Area View camera listed | No | Yes |
| Upholstery described by Skoda | Grey Suedia and fabric | Cognac leather |
The price difference does not change the engine
Skoda's current selector and its equipment-update announcement show the same prices for these versions. This is a paired comparison of Lounge and Selection L&K, rather than a price list for every Kodiaq derivative. The Sportline occupies a separate position in the ordinary range, and the RS is outside the scope of this comparison.
The official model page groups Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K under the same engine and automatic transmission description. For the pair examined here, the higher price therefore should not be interpreted as a higher engine-output rating. The differences need to be located in the equipment and seating specification.
Skoda rates the petrol engine at 150 kW and 320 Nm, with a seven-speed DSG sending power to all four wheels. Lounge retains that drivetrain. Its lower position in the equipment range does not mean that the advertised version switches to a manual gearbox or loses four-wheel drive.
Five seats or seven seats
Lounge is configured for five occupants. Selection L&K adds a third row and is listed as a seven-seater. This is a practical cabin-layout distinction: a lower-priced Lounge is not simply the same seven-seat cabin with different upholstery, and the passenger capacity should remain explicit in any comparison.
Skoda's equipment-update announcement quotes a 786-litre standard boot for Lounge. That figure belongs to its seating layout. It should not be transferred to Selection L&K as the luggage space available behind an occupied third row, because doing so would describe a different arrangement from the one being compared.
The manufacturer describes flexible seating and split-folding rows in the Kodiaq range. Folding a seat changes how the vehicle can divide space between people and luggage. A maximum cargo figure consequently answers a different question from luggage capacity when the required passenger seats are occupied.
What changes in the cabin
Lounge is described with Grey Suedia and fabric upholstery, a sliding panoramic sunroof, a leather multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles and three-zone climate control. The equipment announcement also identifies the steering-column gear selector. These features establish the lower-priced version's specification without borrowing the top grade's seat functions.
Selection L&K receives Cognac leather upholstery and front Ergo seats with powered adjustment, ventilation, heating and pneumatic massage. The official model page specifically assigns the ventilated and massage front-seat functions to this grade. That clear attribution is more useful than a general photograph caption suggesting every Kodiaq has the same seats.
Skoda's interior page explains the Smart Dials as physical rotary controls combined with small displays. They can be used for functions such as temperature, fan speed and audio volume. The arrangement places some frequently used functions on tactile controls while retaining a separate central infotainment screen.
The same interior material describes an electrically opening front section for the panoramic roof and an electric sunshade. These are descriptions of operation, rather than a claim about the cabin's cooling performance in Indian weather. The precise equipment grade remains relevant wherever a general interior page showcases several features together.
ADAS and camera availability
The current Kodiaq model page says ADAS is available on Sportline and Selection L&K. It does not assign the package to Lounge. The equipment update describes assistance functions covering lane monitoring, approaching traffic and braking support, making this another specification difference between the two versions compared here.
Skoda also identifies the 360-degree Area View camera on Sportline and Selection L&K. For this pair, that places it with the higher grade. It should be distinguished from a broad claim that a car has parking assistance, because a surround-view camera is a particular piece of equipment with a stated grade allocation.
Ownership cover and the final quotation
The model page lists four years or 100,000 km of standard warranty cover, whichever comes first, four labour-free services and four years of roadside assistance. The brochure specifies that the service benefit concerns labour charges. That does not establish free parts or consumables for every workshop visit.
Both prices above are ex-showroom amounts, with no local registration or insurance estimate added. A comparison of final quotations needs the exact variant name and separate entries for any extra products. The official sources support a comparison of these specifications and prices, without deciding which version a particular household should purchase.
Official sources: Kodiaq official price selector; Kodiaq model and variant details; Kodiaq equipment update and prices; Kodiaq interior details; Kodiaq brochure; Skoda Super Care.
