Hyundai Venue vs Skoda Kushaq

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number Of Gears

6
–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Number of Gears

–
7

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
18.72 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
15.4 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.42 kmpl

0-100kph

–
9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.37 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4229 mm

Width

1800 mm
1760 mm

Height

1665 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
188 mm

Kerb Weight

1250 kg
1321 - 1322 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

375 litres
491 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone

Remote Locking

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Glove Box

–

Safety

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Door Ajar Warning

–

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

–

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

–

Central Locking

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dashcam

–

Side Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Hill Descent Control

Parking Camera

Rear

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Defogger

Overspeed Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Hill Start Assist

Lane Keep Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Crash Test Rating

–

GNCAP Rating

–
5

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Puddle Lamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Daytime Running Lights

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Seat Count

5
5

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seats

–

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Voice Commands

Speakers

8
6

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Video Player

Touchpad

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

On-board

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Branded Music System

Bose
–

CD Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Gesture Controls

Audio System

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.01-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Connected Car Features

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•14w

I am planning to buy an automatic car under Rs. 15 lakh as I am a first-time buyer. My usage will mostly be city driving, with occasional highway trips, and I expect to drive around 750 km per month on average. My shortlist includes the Skoda Kushaq Classic, Skoda Kylaq Signature, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5, Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT, and Maruti Brezza ZXi AT.

•15w

Hi. I am planning to purchase an automatic car under Rs 15 lakh. My driving is split equally between traffic and normal roads. The options I'm considering are: Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX A TC, Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT, Skoda Kushaq Classic Plus TC, and Kia Sonet HTX DCT. Please suggest the best option for me.

•19w

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?

•15w

Hi, I have owned a Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Manual for the last 10 years. My car is still running smoothly and has not given me many problems. I have a daily city commute of 60-70 km. Please suggest which automatic car I should buy within a budget of Rs. 10-12 lakh. I am looking for a value-for-money car with good legroom. I have the Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Honda Amaze, and Skoda Kushaq in mind.