Kia Syros vs Tata Sierra

Autocar India
Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1497 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Torque

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

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
118 hp at 4000 rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
6

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Real World City Mileage

10.8 km/l
–

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
19.22 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 km/l
–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
14.56 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl
13.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
11.53 kmpl

0-100kph

12.63 s
13.37 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s
7.97 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s
9.42 s

Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

4 Wheel Steer

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Damper Control

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Ride Height Adjust

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
225/55 R19

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
225/55 R19

Wheel Size

17 inches
19 inches

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Dimensions

Width

1805 mm
1841 mm

Height

1680 mm
1715 mm

Length

3995 mm
4340 mm

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
622-1257 litres

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2730 mm

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

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 with Light

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Dead Pedal

–

Keyless Entry

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Launch Control

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Powered Tailgate

–
Yes (Gesture Control)

Trunk Light

–

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

Driver's Window Only

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
Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Speed Assist System

–

Video Recording

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Clutch Lock

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

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

Scuff Plates

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

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

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Average Speed

–

Trip Meter

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
8

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
In-built

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
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Inbuilt Music App

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

MirrorLink

–

CD Player

–

Touchpad

–

AUX Input

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Web Browser

–

Gesture Controls

–

Video Player

–

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

–

Phone App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

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
•6w

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.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 its 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