Mg Astor vs Skoda Kushaq

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Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

MG Astor

Mg

Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Skoda Kushaq

Skoda

Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

CVT
DCT

Number of Gears

8
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

110hp
149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

144Nm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

City Fuel Economy as Tested

8.3 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

10.48 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

48 litres
50 litres

User Reported Mileage

16.15 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.72 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
15.4 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.42 kmpl

0-100kph

–
9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.37 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, 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
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

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

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4323 mm
4229 mm

Width

1809 mm
1760 mm

Height

1650 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2585 mm
2651 mm

Kerb Weight

1349 kg
1321 - 1322 kg

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
188 mm

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

–
491 - 1405 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–

GNCAP Rating

–
5

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Rub Strips

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

–

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.01-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•19w

I’m looking to buy a compact SUV with an automatic transmission for my family, with a budget under Rs. 17 lakh. It should comfortably seat 5 people - 4 adults and 1 child - plus luggage. My usage will be mostly city driving in Pune for office commutes, with occasional highway trips to Mumbai and other outstation routes that include ghat sections. I’m considering the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta N Line, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, and MG Astor. Could you please help me decide which automatic option would be most reliable for me? I’d like to compare them on safety, mileage, comfort, and service/maintenance. If there’s another car you’d recommend that fits my needs better, please suggest that too.

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