Skoda Kushaq vs Mg Astor

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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

MG Astor

Mg Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

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
8

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
110hp

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
144Nm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
48 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.15 kmpl
–

0-100kph

9.62 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
8.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.48 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
16.15 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
Independent, MacPherson Strut

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 and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

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
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4323 mm

Width

1760 mm
1809 mm

Height

1612 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2585 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
1349 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

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

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

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 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

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

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

Puddle 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

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 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

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10.1-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

Branded Music System

–

AUX Input

–

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

•12w

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.

Verified
•12w

Mostly city use in Pune with room for five and a Rs 17 lakh cap - the Hyundai Creta IVT is the best fit. The N Line or other turbo-petrol trims will require you to stretch your budget beyond Rs 20 lakh. Since most of your use is in Pune city traffic, performance from the 1.5 NA is more than adequate. It is also the roomiest amongst your choices and comfortably seats five with room for their luggage. One drawback, though, is that on your occasional highway excursions, you may find overtaking needs a bit more planning with a full load and luggage.If performance feels inadequate, then the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic or the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI automatic are great choices too. They feel solid and safe, have top crash ratings, and stay steady in sharp bends. The automatic is smooth in traffic, the engine pulls well on climbs, and fuel use is sensible for daily runs. The Taigun price starts at Rs 11 lakh for the base variant (ex-showroom). Skoda and Volkswagen cars are not as roomy as the Creta, but overall, the space is good for four adults and a child, and the ride handles broken roads well. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris should be very easy to own and efficient, but highway performance would trail the Kushaq/Taigun.Overall, for your mix of city and highway with ghats, the Creta IVT fits best.

VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleVolkswagen Taigun
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Victoris
•16w

Hi Team Autocar, I’m looking to buy a compact SUV car with an automatic transmission for my family, under 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.

Verified
•16w

You should opt for the Hyundai Creta IVT, not the N Line. It is the best fit for your needs and budget. If you want a more affordable but still spacious option, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic. Your usage is mostly city with occasional highway and ghat runs, plus a family of five with luggage. The Hyundai Creta works best here because it balances comfort, space and ease of driving better than anything else in this segment. The IVT automatic is smooth and predictable in traffic, which matters daily, and it is more efficient and stress-free than dual-clutch options. The ride quality is soft and forgiving, which helps on bad roads and long drives, and the cabin is spacious enough to seat five comfortably with decent boot space for trips.Now, about your shortlist. The Creta N Line you are considering is actually over your ₹17 lakh budget, and while it is more engaging to drive, it has a firmer suspension, which is not ideal for family comfort. The standard Creta is the smarter choice for your usage.If you want something well within budget and still very usable as a five-seater, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is worth a look. Its wide body makes it one of the better cars in this segment for rear-seat comfort, and it feels more spacious than most compact SUVs. It is also good to drive and well-equipped, though not as polished overall as the Creta.

VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleMahindra XUV 3XO