Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq

Autocar India
Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

12.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

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Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
19.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
8.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
13.36 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
–

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl
11.03 kmpl

0-100kph

12.63 s
11.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s
6.38 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s
8.72 s

Fuel Supply System

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Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

User Reported Mileage

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15.69 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
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

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1805 mm
1783 mm

Height

1680 mm
1619 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2566 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
446 - 1265 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
189 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1255 kg

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Acoustic Windshield

12 Volt Port

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Ambient Lighting

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cooled Storage

–

Dead Pedal

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

–
Yes with proximity sensors

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Hill Start Assist

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Cornering Foglamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

ORVM turn indicators

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Driver's Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty

–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Average Speed

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Third Row Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
4

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Steering Audio Controls

–

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

–

MirrorLink

–

Video Player

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Touchpad

–

CD Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

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?