Skoda Kylaq vs Kia Syros

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Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

12.99 lakh

Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 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
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Official Fuel Economy

19.05 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
13.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
12.2 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
–

0-100kph

11.69 s
12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
9.07 s

Auto Start/Stop

–

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

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
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
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
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1783 mm
1805 mm

Height

1619 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2550 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
465 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Push Button Start

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cruise Control

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
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

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

–

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

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Heated ORVM

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

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

Front Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Parking Sensors

Rear
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

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Dashcam

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

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

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Stop Lamp

–

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 & Rear

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

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

Harman/Kardon

Gesture Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?

Verified
•10w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 automatic. It suits Delhi city life the best while keeping you cool and fresh, and it still makes those every-two-month highway runs easy. The Skoda Kushaq mileage ranges from 18.72 kpl to 19.66 kpl, depending on the chosen powertrain option.In your traffic, the 1.0 with the automatic is smooth and stress-free, has light steering, good visibility, and a suspension that takes broken roads well. On hot days, the AC now cools quickly, and the higher trims give you ventilated seats that actually help in NCR summers. It is also one of the safest in your list with a strong body and the full safety kit, so handing it to your father later will feel right. It is compact enough for tight parking, yet feels stable and confident at high speeds, so it's safe and you will not get bored or tired.A couple of the others come close. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid is super efficient and very easy in the city, but feels less lively on the highway.

VehicleSkoda Kushaq
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