Skoda Kylaq vs Kia Seltos

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Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

13.09 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

19.05 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
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User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
–

0-100kph

11.69 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
–

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
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

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1783 mm
1830 mm

Height

1619 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Push Button Start

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Power Outlet

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Door Pockets

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driving Modes

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

12 Volt Port

–

Remote Locking

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Heated ORVM

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Safety

Child Safety Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Heads Up Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Traction Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Side Airbag

Electronic Stability Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Roof Rails

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Spoiler

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Heated Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Entertainment

Speakers

4
8

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

USB Input

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Video Player

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

–

AUX Input

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I am planning to buy a car in the Rs 12-14 lakh price range. My usage will be around 70% in the city and 30% on the highway, with family comfort also being an important consideration. I am currently considering the Skoda Kylaq, Kia Sonet (petrol 7DCT HTK(O)) and Kia Seltos (base or second-base variant). Please suggest which of these would be the best pick for my usage, or recommend any other car that may suit my requirements better. Also, is it worth waiting for the new-generation Sonet?

•14w

I am looking to purchase my first car. Looking for Automatic Petrol / EV Primarily use it in City (Hyderabad). I also plan to leave it at my parents place (Tier-2/3 Town) occasionally. I am looking for a easier drive, maintenance and service. I am looking at 15L budget.

•17w

Hi, I learned to drive as a teen and have been driving my dad’s Maruti Alto for years now. I also drive a Maruti Dzire. I want my next car to be at least a bit fun and engaging to drive. I’m based in Kolkata and planning to buy a new car with a budget of around Rs. 16 lakh. Currently, I’m looking at: Kia Seltos Manual (as it comes within this budget), Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI, and Kia Sonet Turbo DCT. However, I’m not completely convinced about the Seltos at this price point, mostly because I’m not a big fan of its shiny front grille. Considering my budget, preference for a fun driving experience, mostly city usage, and one or two highway trips a month, which one would you recommend?

•18w

I am confused between buying Skoda Kylaq and Kia Seltos. Please suggest.