Kia has taken its first aim to crack the compact electric SUV space with the Syros EV. On the other hand, Tata has been dominating this very segment with the Nexon EV that's been on the market for quite some time. But how do both SUVs fare when comparing specifications and features of their respective top-spec versions? For this comparison, we've chosen the Kia Syros EV's X-Line variant and the Nexon EV's Empowered+ A 45 variant.
Explore full specs, features, and a price breakdown in our Syros EV vs Nexon EV comparison.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Dimensions
Syros EV is comparatively the larger vehicle here
While both SUVs have identical length, the Syros EV is 3mm wider, 45mm taller, and gets a 52mm longer wheelbase than the Nexon. Additionally, the former gets a 40-litre larger boot, a 4.4-litre larger frunk, and rides on wheels an inch bigger than the Nexon EV.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Powertrains
Syros EV gets the larger battery pack, more powerful motor, and higher claimed range figure
The Syros EV features the largest battery pack in its segment with a 51.4kWh battery pack. Not only is its battery pack larger than the Nexon's, but it also has a more powerful motor, leading to a quicker claimed 0-100kph time and a segment-best ARAI range that's 37km higher than the Nexon's.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV top-spec: Charging speeds and times
Syros EV supports faster charging speeds
The Syros EV supports higher charging output than the Nexon EV, be it at AC or DC speeds. But despite this, the Nexon EV's smaller battery helps it juice up quicker at AC speeds, while DC fast charging times are almost similar to the Syros EV's.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Exterior features
Syros EV top-spec limited to one colour
On the outside, the Syros EV gets goodies such as flush door handles with motorised opening for the front handles, and puddle lamps with logo projection, which the Nexon EV skips. But with the Syros EV in top-spec guise, you're limited to only black exterior paint in either matte or gloss finish. On the other hand, the Nexon offers five dual tone paint choices with a black roof as standard at the top-end.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Interior features
Sliding and reclining rear seats with seat base ventilation found only on the Syros EV
While Kia and Tata have packed a lot of features for their respective models, the former has the edge here. The Syros EV gets a larger digital driver's display, powered driver seat, rear seat base ventilation, and sliding and reclining rear seats. But it misses out on an additional speaker and an air purifier, which the Nexon EV gets.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Driving features
Both models are on par with driving features
In the driving features department, the Syros EV and Nexon EV are equally equipped with drive modes, regen paddle shifters, adaptive cruise control, and V2L functionality.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Safety features
Syros EV yet to achieve BNCAP certification
While the Tata Nexon EV has already scored a 5-star rating in BNCAP tests, the Syros EV is yet to be tested. But for the latter, a similar rating can be expected considering its ICE version has already attained a 5-star rating.
Both the Syros EV and Nexon EV come well equipped with basic and advanced safety features, including a Level 2 ADAS suite and a 360-degree camera. Here, the Kia gets follow-me-home headlamps and additional parking sensors on the side over the Tata. However, hill descent control and rain-sensing wipers are found only on the latter.
Kia Syros EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Prices and Verdict
Syros EV X-Line pricier by Rs 3.5 lakh
In top-specification guise, the Syros EV is Rs 3.5 lakh pricier than the Nexon EV. Between the two, it's the Nexon EV we find as the better value proposition. While the Syros EV is the larger vehicle dimensionally, has the larger battery pack, more powerful motor, and the higher claimed range, it doesn't justify the extra premium that it commands over the Nexon EV. The Nexon EV may not have as much claimed range or features as the Syros EV, but it isn't bad by segment standards.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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