Skoda Kushaq vs Honda Elevate

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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

19.19 lakh

Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
CVT

Number of Gears

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

149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
121 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
145 Nm at 4300 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

N/A
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
16.61 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
40 litres

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

McPherson suspension
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4312 mm

Width

1760 mm
1790 mm

Height

1612 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2650 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
1226 - 1291 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
458 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only with Light

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Powered Tailgate

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Trunk Light

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Side Airbag

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Roof Rails

Functional
–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seats

–

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 & Rear

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

Rear Only
–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

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

Seat Material

–
Leather

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
8

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

Hi, could you please suggest first car for my family. I am confused between Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate and Nissan Tekton for my office commute. I am looking for a trouble free value for money product. Thanks.

•4w

Hi, I have been using a sedan for the past 12 years. I want to purchase a midsize SUV for a usage of around 250 to 500 km per month and a long trip once in a quarter. I have shortlisted Creta, Kushaq, Elevate and Hyryder. My budget is between Rs. 16 lakh and 18 lakh. I want to use the car for the next 10 years. I want a car with a spacious cabin that has enough leg room and offers good riding comfort. Suggest me such a car.

•4w

I am looking for a mid-size SUV that is not too large, is reliable, and is fun to drive. Price is not a primary consideration. I am considering the Skoda Kushaq and Honda Elevate. Which one would you recommend? I would also appreciate suggestions for other SUVs that fit these requirements.

•4w

I am planning to buy a new crossover within a month and want to keep it for four to five years. My priorities are good resale value, decent highway acceleration and mileage. My budget is Rs 15-17.5 lakh, and I am considering only cars with a DCT, torque-converter, CVT or IVT automatic. I have shortlisted the Skoda Kushaq Signature, Hyundai Creta S(O), Kia Seltos HTK and Honda Elevate VX. I am also considering waiting for the new Elevate facelift in October. I was thinking of waiting for the Creta facelift as well, but it will take a few more months. I expect to drive 60% in the city, with occasional highway trips. I want a car that performs well on the highway, offers good overtaking ability and delivers decent mileage. I have driven Honda and Volkswagen sedans abroad. Which car would be the better fit for my needs?

•6w

I'm confused between the Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. I have a budget of Rs 21 lakh ex-showroom. I am hesitant about the Kushaq because the general opinion online is that German cars are expensive to maintain and lose resale value rapidly. It also does not have a factory-fitted 360-degree camera and lacks ADAS features. The Seltos has pretty much everything, but I have observed poor build quality in Kia cars in the past. The Elevate seems like a very attractive car from all angles, but the lack of a 360-degree camera and poor reviews of its ADAS have left me undecided. I am not sure if I need to worry about these features while buying a car, given that my wife and I are both new drivers. She has just learnt, while I have been driving since 2012 but have not driven much and lack experience. Our commute is primarily in the city in Bengaluru, mostly on weekends, with a 70:30 city-highway split. I am planning to keep the car for 10-15 years for a family of four. I have previously driven an 800 (manual), Brio (manual) and Kwid (AMT), and I love the Brio's driving quality.