In our Kodiaq Sportline and L&K variants comparison, we have highlighted how the two differ in exterior styling and features on offer.
The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq, the brand’s flagship SUV in India, is available in base Sportline and top-spec L&K (stands for Laurin and Klement) variants. While the two share a common powertrain, they differ quite a lot in terms of exterior and interior features. Keep reading this feature to discover the Skoda SUV variants’ differences in detail.
New Skoda Kodiaq Sportline vs L&K differences
Exterior
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The Sportline and L&K trims of the Kodiaq differ mainly in their exterior detailing. The Sportline applies a blacked-out treatment to the front grille, ORVMs, roof-rails, D-pillar and ‘SKODA’, ‘KODIAQ’ and ‘4X4’ letterings on the tailgate. In contrast, the L&K opts for chrome in all these places, though, roof rails are finished in brushed silver. It also adds a horizontal LED strip on the grille, which bridges the headlights. Body-coloured side skirts are offered only in the Sportline.
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Both trims get standard 18-inch alloy wheels – the Sportline features a sportier design, while the L&K comes with aero-style covers. The connected tail-lights are smoked on the Sportline; the L&K retains a clearer and more conventional look. They also feature distinct rear bumper designs – checkered in the Sportline and plain in the L&K.
Colours
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Interior
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As standard, Skoda offers features like a 10.25-inch driver’s display, 13-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, configurable rotary dials with displays, wireless charger, three-zone AC, power adjustable front seats with memory function, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, park assist, ABS with EBD, ESC and nine airbags.
The Kodiaq L&K adds Cognac leather upholstery (all-black in the Sportline), massaging front seats with heating and cooling; Sportline gets sports seats with heating function only.
Under the hood, the all-new Kodiaq SUV gets a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that makes 204hp and 320Nm. The unit is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which sends power to all four wheels. Skoda claims an ARAI mileage of 14.86kpl with its new SUV. This TSI engine also does duty in the recently launched Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.
