Nissan recently launched the Tekton midsize SUV in India. It is being offered in six trims: Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+, with prices ranging from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The Skoda Kushaq is also offered at a similar top-end price. So, which top-spec model should you choose between the Tekton Tekna+ and Kushaq Prestige? Let us find out.
Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq: Dimensions
The Tekton is much larger than the Kushaq and offers a bigger boot
Nissan Tekton vs Duster: Dimensions and other specifications | |||
Nissan Tekton | Skoda Kushaq | Difference | |
Length (mm) | 4,349 | 4,229 | +120 |
Width (mm) | 1,815 | 1,760 | +55 |
Height (mm) | 1,674 | 1,612 | +62 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,657 | 2,651 | +6 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 212 | 188 | +24 |
Boot space (litres) | 518 | 385 | +133 |
Although the Tekton and Kushaq have a similar wheelbase, the Tekton has larger proportions than the Kushaq and offers a bigger boot. The Tekton also has a 24mm higher ground clearance than the Kushaq.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Powertrain
Both top-spec trims are offered with two turbo-petrol engine options
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Kushaq Prestige: Powertrain | ||
Tekton Tekna+ | Kushaq Prestige | |
Engine* | 1.0L TP | 1.3L TP | 1.0L TP | 1.5L TP |
Power | 100hp | 163hp | 115hp | 150hp |
Torque | 160Nm | 280Nm | 178Nm | 250Nm |
Transmission | 6MT | 6DCT | 6MT, 8AT | 7DCT |
Drivetrain^ | FWD | FWD |
*TP = Turbo-petrol
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive
Both the Nissan Tekton and the Skoda Kushaq offer two turbo-petrol engines with their respective top trims. Comparing the smaller engines, the Kushaq produces 15hp and 18Nm more than the Tekton, while also offering an automatic transmission option.
The Tekton’s 1.3-litre engine is, however, 13hp and 30Nm more potent than the Kushaq’s larger-capacity 1.5-litre engine. Both manufacturers, however, offer their top-spec trims with such an engine with a DCT only.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Exterior
The Tekton gets larger rims, and everything else is the same as the Kushaq
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Kushaq Prestige: Exterior | ||
Tekton Tekna+ | Kushaq Prestige | |
Headlights | Auto LED | Auto LED |
Tail-lights | Connected LED | Connected LED |
DRLs | Connected LED | Segmented LED |
Front fog lamps | LED | LED |
Rear fog lamps | LED | LED |
Puddle lamps | Yes | Yes |
Wheels | 18-inch | 17-inch |
Powered ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Roof rails | Yes | Yes |
Colour | Mono, Dual tones | Mono, Dual tones |
While both top-spec models get all-LED lighting, puddle lamps, powered outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) and roof rails, the Tekton Tekna+ goes a step further with larger 18-inch alloy wheels compared to the 17-inch units on the Kushaq Prestige.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Interior
The Tekton gets a powered tailgate, but Kushaq offers massage rear seats
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Kushaq Prestige: Interior and features | ||
Tekton Tekna+ | Kushaq Prestige | |
Driver’s display | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
Infotainment screen | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
Audio system | 6-speaker Arkamys | 6-speaker* |
Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Climate control | Dual-zone | Automatic |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Front seat adjustment | 6-way powered | 6-way powered |
Front seat features | Ventilation | Ventilation |
Rear seat features | None | Massage |
Powered tailgate | Yes | No |
Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Steering wheel adjustment | Tilt, telescopic | Tilt, telescopic |
Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes |
Cruise control | Adaptive | Adaptive |
*Kushaq’s sound system comprises 6 speakers, an amplifier and a subwoofer
The Kushaq is the only car in the midsize SUV segment to offer a massage function on the rear seats. Over the Tekton, it also offers more speakers. On the other hand, the Tekton Tekna+ is equipped with a powered tailgate and dual-zone AC, which are missing from the Kushaq Prestige. Everything else is the same, including the 10.25-inch driver’s display, 10.1-inch infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats and a wireless phone charger.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Safety
The Tekton offers an ADAS suite, which is missing on the Kushaq
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Kushaq Prestige: Safety features | ||
Tekton Tekna+ | Kushaq Prestige | |
Airbags | 6 | 6 |
ADAS | Level 2 | No |
Camera setup | 360-degree | 360-degree |
Parking sensors | Front and rear | Front and rear |
Electronic parking brake | DCT variant only | DCT variant only |
TPMS | Yes | Yes |
IRVM | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming |
Rear wiper, washer | Yes | Yes |
Rear defogger | Yes | Yes |
Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
Hill descent control | DCT only | No |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
Traction control | Yes | Yes |
Both top-spec variants of the Tekton and Kushaq offer similar features like 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a rear wiper and washer. However, the Tekton offers a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite and hill descent control, both of which are missing on the Kushaq.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Price, verdict
Top-spec trims of both SUVs come at a similar price
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Kushaq Prestige: Ex-showroom prices (Rs, lakh) | ||
Tekton Tekna+ | Kushaq Prestige | |
Price range | 16.49-18.59 | 16.79-18.79 |
The starting price of the Nissan Tekton’s Tekna+ trim is Rs 30,000 less than that of the Kushaq Prestige. The top-end price of the Tekton is also Rs 20,000 less than that of the Kushaq. At this lower price point, the Tekton offers a powered tailgate, Level-2 ADAS, dual-zone AC and larger alloy wheels. It is also larger than the Kushaq and offers a larger boot, making it the better choice than the top-spec Kushaq Prestige.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.