Skoda Kushaq vs Skoda Kylaq

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

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
115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
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
19.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
8.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
13.36 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.42 kmpl
11.03 kmpl

0-100kph

9.62 s
11.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
6.38 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
8.72 s

User Reported Mileage

–
15.69 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 and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
3995 mm

Width

1760 mm
1783 mm

Height

1612 mm
1619 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2566 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
189 mm

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
1255 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
446 - 1265 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
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
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

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

Yes with proximity sensors

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

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Interior Lamps

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

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
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

–

Heads Up Display

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

High Beam Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

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

Yes with Storage

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
4

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-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•5w

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.

•6w

Hi. I am looking to buy a car for myself and am confused between Kylaq 1.0 prestige plus vs Kushaq 2026 prestige. I need to travel from Hoskote to Whitefield in the morning, then return to my office at Varthur Kodi, and after work, travel back home to ITPL, Whitefield. This is my schedule from Monday to Saturday. I also have to take intermittent night duties as I am a doctor. I have a Honda Elevate in family and am concerned regarding turbo lag with Kylaq 6-speed. Is it advisable to upgrade to Kushaq 1.0 AT by spending additional 5.5 lakh. I also came across a social media post claiming that the Kylaq’s 6-speed automatic can be difficult to manoeuvre in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Please guide me on which would be the better choice for my usage.

•12w

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.

•16w

My current car is a 2012 Skoda Fabia Petrol 1.6 MPI. For an upgrade, I am considering the Kylaq AT, Kushaq AT or the Honda Elevate Hybrid, if it becomes available. My usage consists of limited city driving on weekends and around 10,000km of highway travel annually, including a 600km one-way trip to my hometown. My budget is Rs 15-18 lakh, although I can stretch a little if it makes sense.