Skoda New Kodiaq 2.0 TSI

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

  7.7 seconds

  Time the car takes to reach 100kmph from a standstill

  Engine

  1984 cc, Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

  Timely services will keep a motor efficient and in top shape.

  Fuel Type

  Petrol

  All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

  Max Power (bhp@rpm)

  188 bhp @ 4200 rpm

  Gives a good idea of the performance of the vehicle under full thrust. A higher figure here usually means a higher top speed as well.

  Higher the power, the peppier the engine but it can also affect fuel economy.

  Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

  320 Nm @ 1500 rpm

  Relates to in-gear acceleration. A higher figure here means better roll-on acceleration, fewer gear shifts, and possibly better fuel efficiency.

  The more torque at low RPM range makes the engine feel more responsive. It also allows the engine to run smoothly without too many gear changes.

  Drivetrain

  4WD / AWD

  Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

  Front-wheel drive (FWD) is most common in mainstream cars while expensive cars or SUVs come with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

  Transmission

  Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

  Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

  A manually operated transmission is the most popular type, thanks to its simplicity and low cost. Varied types of automatic transmissions are also available.

  Emission Standard

  BS6 Phase 2

  Set by the Indian Government, this governs the amount of air pollutants released by cars to make the atmosphere safer for humans.

  Electric Motor

  No

  Tests reveal that electric cars are substantially more efficient than internal combustion engines.

• Dimensions & Weight
  Length

  4697 mm

  The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

  

  • Length: 4697

  Longer length results in more cabin space. It also adds to straight line stability.

  Width

  1882 mm

  A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

  

  • Width: 1882

  Although more width gives you more lateral space inside the cabin, it makes the car more difficult to park in narrow spots.

  Height

  1661 mm

  The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

  

  • Height: 1661

  Taller the car, the more headroom there is on offer inside the cabin. However, a tall boy stance also affect the car’s centre of gravity which can cause more body roll.

  Wheelbase

  2790 mm

  The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

  

  • Wheelbase: 2790

  The longer the wheelbase, the more space there is inside the cabin.

• Capacity
  Doors
  5 Doors
  The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.
  
  • Doors: 5
  Seating Capacity
  7 Person
  The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.
  
  • Seating Capacity: 7
  No of Rows

  2 Rows

  Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

  Bootspace

  270 litres

  Boot space defines how practical the car is with respect to how much luggage it can carry.

  

  • Bootspace: 270

  A boot with a large and wide opening is ideal for loading heavy items. Additionally, a lower loading height also makes it easy to put in luggage.

  Fuel Tank Capacity

  58 litres

  The official volume of the fuel tank of a car, usually denoted in litres.

  If a car has a large fuel tank, it can cover long distances without refuelling.

• Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
  Front Brake Type

  Disc

  Most of the vehicles sold in India get ventilated or non-ventilated disc brakes upfront.

  - The ventilated discs are more popular thanks to them providing better stopping power and it also works well in hot conditions.

  Rear Brake Type

  Disc

  In affordable cars, drums brakes are fitted at the rear as they are cost effective.

  Disc setup at the rear is now getting more popular as cars are getting faster in the real world.

  Minimum Turning Radius

  5.8 metres

  The official kerb-to-kerb minimum radius a car takes to complete a 180-degree turn.

  Shorter the turning radius, the lesser space you need to make a tight turn or to take a U-turn.

• Safety
  Overspeed Warning

  1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

  Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

  Seat Belt Warning

  Yes

  Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

  Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.

• Braking & Traction
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

  Yes

  An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

  ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard

• Lighting
  • Headlights
    LED
  Automatic Headlamps

  Yes

  Such headlights automatically switch on and off when they sense bright or dark driving conditions

  Keeping them switched on at all times gives the user the best results

  Follow Me Home Headlamps

  Yes

  The headlamps remain lit for sometime when the car is locked/unlocked to aid user visibility in dark surroundings

  Cornering Headlights

  Yes

  These lights turn left and right based on steering inputs to illuminate the sides of the car

  Taillights

  LED

  Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.

  Daytime Running Lights

  LED

  Lights that automatically switch on during the day for increased visibility