Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Skoda Kushaq

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Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

ZXi Plus AT

13.55 lakh

Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Mild Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1462 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

103.05 hp at 6000 rpm
149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

139 Nm at 4400 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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N/A

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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N/A

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

20.17 kmpl
18.72 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

48 litres
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

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Autocar Tested City Mileage

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8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

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15.4 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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12.42 kmpl

0-100kph

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9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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6.37 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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 and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Ventilated 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

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4229 mm

Width

1790 mm
1760 mm

Height

1685 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

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188 mm

Kerb Weight

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1321 - 1322 kg

Boot Capacity

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491 - 1405 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

–

Driving Modes

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

–

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

12 Volt Port

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Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

–

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

–

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
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Bluetooth Connectivity

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone

Remote Locking

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cup Holders

–

Door Pockets

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Side Airbag

–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Overspeed Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Hill Start Assist

Airbags

6
6

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Adaptive Cruise Control

Central Locking

Driver Airbag

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Curtain Airbag

–

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

–

Rear Defogger

Passenger Airbag

–

Crash Test Rating

–

GNCAP Rating

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5

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

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5

Exterior

Spoiler

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED fog lamps

–

Rub Strips

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

Projector Headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

Projector
–

Roof Rails

Functional

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Connected LED

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Analogue

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Analogue

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–
Rear Only

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.01-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
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Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

6
6

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

USB Input

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front Passenger Screen

–

Gesture Controls

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Touchpad

–

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Driving Analytics

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Find My Car

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Emergency Call Button

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Questions you may find useful

•2w

I currently own a 2015 Swift Dzire diesel and want to replace it with a car that is powerful, reliable, comfortable for long trips, fuel-efficient, easy on the pocket, safe, and practical for a family of two adults and two kids. My budget is Rs. 12-13 lakh. I am considering the Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Kushaq Classic variant. Please suggest which car and variant I should choose. My annual running is around 10,000-12,000 km.

•7w

Hello Autocar, I am looking for a vehicle primarily for urban use, with occasional long-distance travel. My priorities include fuel efficiency, an engaging driving experience, ample space for five occupants, and a sufficient boot capacity. My budget is between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 16 lakh. I am currently considering the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Skoda Kushaq. I would appreciate your expert recommendation.

•9w

I'm considering buying a second family car. My priorities are a comfortable 5-seater, high ground clearance and a smooth driving experience, with a budget of under 10 lakh. Which is the better choice among the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Skoda Kushaq?

•9w

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.