Kia Syros vs compact SUV rivals: price, specifications comparison

    The Syros takes on the recently launched Skoda Kylaq and seven other compact SUVs.

    Published On Feb 03, 2025 02:02:00 PM

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    Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq vs Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon vs Mahindra XUV 3XO and more compact SUVs

    The Kia Syros, named after an island in the Mediterranean Sea, was launched last week with prices starting from Rs 9 lakh, ex-showroom. Deliveries of the SUV are slated to begin in the coming days. The Syros will take on Kia’s own Sonet and other compact SUVs like the Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and Maruti Brezza. We compare the nine compact SUVs on paper to see if the Syros has an edge.

    Kia Syros prices vs rivals

    Kia Syros vs rivals: prices (in lakh)
    SUVSyrosKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
    Price9-17.807.89-14.408-15.598.34-14.148-15.567.94-13.628-14.856.12-9.246-11.23

    The Syros is the most expensive when it comes to the range-starting and range-topping variants compared to its rivals. Sitting above the Sonet, which is priced from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 14.85 lakh, the Syros is pricier by Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2.95 lakh, respectively. Note that unlike the Sonet, which starts from the HTE variant, the Kia Syros begins its range from the HTK variant onwards. Further, the latest Kia offering does not get GTX and X-Line variants yet. The Renault Kiger continues to be the most affordable at Rs 6 lakh.

    Kia Syros dimensions vs rivals

    Kia Syros vs rivals: dimensions
    SyrosKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
    Length (mm)399539953995399539903995399539943991
    Width (mm)180517831804179018211770179017581750
    Height (mm)168016191620168516471617164215721605
    Wheelbase (mm)255025562498250026002500250025002500
    Ground clearance (mm)-189208-201--205205
    Boot space (litres)465360382328364-385336405
    Wheel size (inch)171716161716161616
    Fuel tank (litres)454544484245454040

    Like others in this segment, the Syros' length ducks under four metres. Barring the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which is 1,821mm wide, the Syros is wider than the rest of its competition (just 1mm more than the Nexon). Due to its tall-boy stance, the Syros is taller than all its rivals except the Maruti Brezza, which is 5mm taller. In terms of wheelbase length, the Syros' is the third-longest – 50mm less than the Mahindra and 6mm less than the Skoda Kylaq. As it stands, the Syros is among the larger compact SUVs here, which bodes well for the space on the inside.

    While the Brezza has the largest fuel tank in this group, the Syros, Kylaq and XUV 3XO are the only ones here to offer 17-inch alloy wheels on their respective top-spec trims. Kia claims the Syros' boot measures 465 litres, making it the largest here. It should be noted that the Renault's figure is measured from boot floor to roof, while the others measure it from boot floor to parcel tray.

    Kia Syros engine and gearbox vs rivals

    Kia Syros vs rivals: petrol powertrain
    SyrosKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
    Type3 cyls turbo3 cyls turbo3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA3 cyls turbo/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo
    Displacement (cc)998999119914621197/1197 (TGDi)1197/9981197/998999/999999/999
    Power (hp)120115120103111/13183/12083/12072/10072/100
    Torque (Nm)172178170137200/230114/172114/17296/16096/160
    Manual gearbox6MT6MT5MT/6MT5MT6MT5MT/6MT5MT/6iMT5MT5MT
    Auto gearbox7DCT6AT6AMT/7DCT6AT6AT7DCT7DCT5AMT/CVT5AMT/CVT

    As we’ve reported before, the Syros gets the same 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol as the Sonet and Hyundai Venue; it does not get the 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine. Compared to its turbo-petrol rivals, the Syros sits in the middle of the lot – above the Nexon, equal to the Venue and Sonet, and below the XUV 3XO with its 131hp TDGi engine leading the pack. The Magnite and Kiger are the least powerful models here, in both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol forms. Maruti’s Brezza is available with a 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine, which is just more than the Nissan and Renault.

    All models here get a manual transmission as standard, though the Sonet stands out for offering an iMT unit. The Tata Nexon offers the largest number of gearbox options as, depending on the variant, there’s a 5- and 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT and a 7-speed dual-clutch auto.

    Kia Syros vs rivals: diesel powertrain
    SyrosNexonXUV 3XOVenueSonet
    Type4 cyls, turbo-diesel4 cyls, turbo-diesel4 cyls, turbo-diesel4 cyls, turbo-diesel4 cyls, turbo-diesel
    Displacement (cc)14931496149714931493
    Power (hp)116115117116116
    Torque (Nm)250260300250250
    Manual gearbox6MT6MT6MT6MT6iMT
    Auto gearbox6AT6AMT6AMT-6AT

    Kia is among the carmakers that continue to offer a small diesel engine, and the Syros shares its 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit with the Venue and Sonet. The Korean’s diesel engine makes 1hp more and 10Nm less than the Nexon, while the XUV 3XO is, again, the most powerful of the lot. Interestingly, the XUV 3XO is the only one here with an AMT gearbox option, while the Venue is the only one here to be manual-only.

    Also see:

    Kia Syros review: Ace of Space

    Kia Syros variant-wise price, features, transmissions explained

    Kia Syros: 5 features it gets over the Seltos

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