West Singhbhum

•20w

With four passengers, a fully loaded boot, the AC running, and driving conditions that include broken roads, ghats, and highways, which car performs better, the Citroen C3X Turbo AT or the Skoda Kylaq AT? If possible, please provide a back-to-back comparison review as well.

•19w

Both perform very well for your requirements, but overall, the Skoda Kylaq is the better choice. The Citroen C3 X has a slightly comfier ride quality, its AC performance is very strong, and its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine is quite punchy.

However, the Kylaq's 1.0 TSI engine is more powerful, and the 6-speed automatic gearbox has been tuned for even greater responses. As such, it will feel more eager on ghats and highways. It too has excellent suspension and absorbs bumps and broken roads well.

Moreover, the Kylaq sits in a segment above and hence offers more space in the back seat and the boot, which will be useful for your passengers and luggage. Moreover, the build quality is stronger, the interior feels more upmarket, and though it may be more expensive, there are more features on offer than in the Citroen. Hence, we recommend that you go with the Skoda.

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•19w•

Citroen engine has much higher torque and lower body weight. Shouldn't that help it. The space management in the French is much better than Kylaq with both being sub 4m

•14w•

No part of this answer actually makes sense. One thing, the C3x is more powerful by every metric, be it torque, power or weight. The C3x also has the more comfortable suspension. The other thing is, the C3x obviously has much much more space in the backseat, probably one of best in it's class, due to it's longer wheelbase and better shoulder room. I don't know how you guys do the research to come up with such factual inaccuracies.

•19w•

I am looking for a family car under 10-12 lakhs on road price in panvel and as per some reviews I like mahindra 3xo Revx varient, skoda kylaq, hyundai venue, if any other suggestion please recommend

•19w•

Confused between Kylaq prestige plus AT and kushaq sportline facelift model , please guide

•19w•

I tried both. I have taken skoda kushaq facelift classicplus at. It more eager than kylaq.. I felt reverse camera is missing in my classicvplus which is solved in sporrline.. I think if 19.5 is ok with you you definitely kushaq, this 8 speed at is very nimble in city but bumper to bumper traffic you can switch to manual mode . Because it is quicker in d mode.. Just you have to tap up, downshiftvit vl do automatically in manual mode.. Is super confident so much fun.. When you taken the corner it felt planted more than kylaq... When it is fully loaded you definitely felt kushaq is the better choice.. Occassion trips with family felt kushaq is the best... I have taken all the compact suv including elevatev. In that seltos and kushaq is the best, since my driving is best in city kushaq feltvitvlittle bit big vehicle u r driving, but it wont be annoying in the city . Kylaq felt small vehicle rear seat if you are ok. Moreover 6 speed responsive sometime felt jerky.. 8 speed somewhat balanced.. Trying to balance in all the aspects..

•19w•

good explanation nice

•19w•

good explanation

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•12h

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