Skoda Kylaq vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo

Autocar India
Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

13.09 lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra Xuv 3xo

AX7 Luxury 1.2 Petrol GDI AT

15.04 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

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
131 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm
230 Nm at 1500 - 3750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

19.05 kmpl
18.2 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
42 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
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User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
15.86 kmpl

0-100kph

11.69 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

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

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
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

Turning Radius

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5.3 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1783 mm
1821 mm

Height

1619 mm
1647 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
364 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

–

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
Yes with proximity sensors

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

12 Volt Port

Remote Locking

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Heated ORVM

–

UV Cut Glass

–

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
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
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

Dashcam

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Antenna

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

Connected LED

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

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

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

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Entertainment

Speakers

4
–

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Alexa

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

USB Input

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Video Player

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
10.25-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
Type A and Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Front Passenger Screen

–

AUX Input

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

SOS Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

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?

•3w

Hi team Autocar, my usage is 16 km which includes 3 days a week on outer ring road in Bangalore. I take a maximum of 2-3 highway trips in a month around Bangalore. I have shortlisted Kylaq AT which I found peppy enough and has less turbo lag as well as XUV 3XO at that has noticable turbo lag. I am leaning more towards Kylaq but I am a little concerned about its AC performance, higher maintenance that may occur after warranty, EPC error and vehicle going into limp mode and being stalled in the middle of the highway. Do these issues happen in Mahindra as well? Do you think one should choose 3XO over Kylaq. What's your take on this?

•7w

I am a bit confused about choosing between a manual and an automatic. My usage will be 60% city and 40% highway, including long road trips. I am considering the Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq. My only concern with the Mahindra is its small boot space. Which one would you recommend?