Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon

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Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
–

Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
–

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
44 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl
–

0-100kph

12.63 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.1 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
39952 mm

Width

1805 mm
1804 mm

Height

1680 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2498 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
382 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
208 mm

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

–

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
Panoramic

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

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
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
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & 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
360 degree

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)

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Boot Open Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

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
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

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Cornering Headlights

–

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

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

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
4

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Onboard

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

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

Geo Fence

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

Hi everyone, We currently own a Chevrolet Sail Sedan Diesel and are planning to upgrade. I'm having a tough time deciding between buying another diesel SUV or switching to an EV. Our usage pattern is quite different from most buyers. We drive around 50 km per week, almost entirely within the city. Highway trips are very rare, maybe once or twice a year. Because of this, I feel an EV makes more sense, and I absolutely love the smooth and quiet driving experience that electric cars offer. At the moment, I'm considering the Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV (newly launched), and the Hyundai Creta Electric, especially the new BaaS option in the base variant. I'm leaning slightly towards Kia/Hyundai because they seem to have a better reputation for battery management, software, overall reliability, and after-sales service compared to Tata. If I decide to stay with diesel, the base model Kia Seltos Diesel would probably be my choice. However, I'm quite concerned about modern diesel systems, particularly DPF regeneration and DEF/AdBlue-related issues. Since our driving is mostly short city trips with very little highway usage, I'm worried that a diesel may not be the right fit in the long run. Given our usage pattern, what would you recommend: Kia Seltos Diesel, Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV, or Hyundai Creta Electric? I'd especially appreciate feedback from owners who have experience with these cars in predominantly city driving. Thanks in advance!

Verified
•2w

Between the Nexon EV, Syros EV and Creta Electric, the Nexon EV is the most affordable option. But we'd strongly recommend the Syros EV - it is a very sensible choice. It is priced well, has a good feature set, and cabin space is excellent. Kia's battery management, software and service network inspire more confidence for long-term ownership. Overall, the Syros EV is the more balanced package, and even though the Creta Electric is a good car, the Syros EV comes across as better value for money.

VehicleKia Syros EV
VehicleTata Nexon EV
VehicleHyundai Creta Electric
•7w

Planning to upgrade from Alto K10 to an SUV. We are taller(6ft) occupants and need a spacious cabin where 5 people can sit comfortably. Can run 1000km round a month & 80% on highways. My priorities are Safety, Comfort for tall passengers, Basic tech and mainly an automatic vehicle. Confused with the review of 3xo MX2 pro AT, Nexon Diesel, Venue facelift HX5, Kia Syros HTK plus. Budget is around 11-12 lakhs on-road. Kindly suggest.

Verified
•7w

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO, and get the petrol with the 6‑speed automatic. It gives you a roomy back seat, a strong crash rating, and a planted and secure highway ride that suits your 80 percent highway use. The turbo petrol engine is the strongest here, and it's the only one of your shortlist to get a smooth torque-converter automatic gearbox. The only real downside is that the boot is not as big as that of rivals, and fuel economy won't be as good either, but for your largely highway use, the difference won't be so bad.The Hyundai Venue HX5 is fine for four but tight for five on long trips, and while the Kia Syros HTK Plus feels the largest, rear width and thigh support are only average, and its ride quality is quite choppy. Tata Nexon diesel would be lovely on highways and is safe, but the diesel automatic is an AMT, which is nowhere near as smooth as the XUV's torque converter, or even the Hyundai/Kia's DCT.

VehicleMahindra XUV 3XO
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•10w

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?

Verified
•10w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 automatic. It suits Delhi city life the best while keeping you cool and fresh, and it still makes those every-two-month highway runs easy. The Skoda Kushaq mileage ranges from 18.72 kpl to 19.66 kpl, depending on the chosen powertrain option.In your traffic, the 1.0 with the automatic is smooth and stress-free, has light steering, good visibility, and a suspension that takes broken roads well. On hot days, the AC now cools quickly, and the higher trims give you ventilated seats that actually help in NCR summers. It is also one of the safest in your list with a strong body and the full safety kit, so handing it to your father later will feel right. It is compact enough for tight parking, yet feels stable and confident at high speeds, so it's safe and you will not get bored or tired.A couple of the others come close. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid is super efficient and very easy in the city, but feels less lively on the highway.

VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara