Kia Syros vs Tata Sierra

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Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel Dark AT

21.59 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
Torque Converter

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
118hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
280Nm at 1500-2750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
19.22 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
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 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

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
11.53 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.56 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Semi-independent twist 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
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
225/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
225/55 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4340 mm

Width

1805 mm
1841 mm

Height

1680 mm
1715 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2730 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
622 litres

Doors

5
5

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

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
Yes 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

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Keyless Entry

–

Powered Tailgate

–
Yes (Gesture Control)

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cooled Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

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
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

With Load Sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Video Recording

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Speed Assist System

–

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

–

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Connected LED

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

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

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Third Row Seats

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
12

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
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
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment 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

Emergency Call Button

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

App Details

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

I’m planning to buy an EV with a budget of Rs. 19 - 20 lakh. My heart says the Tata Sierra EV Pure 63, but my mind says the Kia Syros top variant because of features like ventilated seats. Kindly suggest which one would be the better choice.

•12w

Sir, I am planning to buy the top variant of either the Tata Sierra EV (Empowered A) or the Kia Syros EV (X-Line). I have bookings for both. The Sierra costs me Rs 24.79 lakh, which is about Rs 5 lakh more than the Kia. I do not mind paying more for the Sierra because it gives me a bigger car and more features. But the irritant is their insistence that I should pay an additional Rs 49,000 for the 7.2kW AC fast charger. And it has no BaaS option either. What is your considered advice?

•20w

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?