Skoda Kylaq vs Renault Duster

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Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

12.99 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1333 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

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
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm
280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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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
18.45 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
9.97 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
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0-100kph

11.69 s
11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
7.6 s

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

City Fuel Economy as Tested

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7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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13.47 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist 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
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4346 mm

Width

1783 mm
1815 mm

Height

1619 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
212 mm

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
None 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

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
Yes with Light

Third Row AC Vents

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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

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Trunk Light

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Powered Tailgate

–

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

With Load Sensor

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
All

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

Video Recording

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Speed Assist System

–

Dashcam

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

BNCAP Rating

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

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

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

Spoiler

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Cornering Headlights

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Connected LED

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

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

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

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Speakers

4
6

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

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
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Branded Music System

Arkhamays

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

AUX Input

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Find My Car

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Emergency Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

–

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Summon Mode

–

SOS Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Digital Key

–

App Details

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

E-Call & I-Call

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Questions you may find useful

•20w

I am planning to buy a mid-size SUV mainly for city use within a budget of ₹14–16 lakh in the next 6–7 months. My priorities are long-term ownership (10–15 years), premium interiors, a punchy engine, and good driving performance. I am considering the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq (1.0 TSI), and the Renault Duster (1.3 MT). Which one would you recommend as the best balance of reliability, driving enjoyment, and interior quality? Also, is it worth waiting for the Creta facelift or any upcoming models?

Verified
•20w

If it fits in your budget, go for the Kia Seltos, as it meets most of your broad set of requirements. Kias are known to be reliable enough for prolonged usage. The Seltos has a spacious and well-appointed premium interior that looks and feels upmarket. It's also pretty fun to drive, especially if you opt for the 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The new-gen Hyundai Creta is coming in 2027 and might be worth waiting for, but you will get most of what it offers in the Seltos available today. However, as you've pointed out, it might be worth moving a segment lower to get more for your money, in which case we'd recommend the Hyundai Venue. It offers much of what the Seltos offers, including reliability, features and high-quality interior - albeit in a smaller form factor at a more affordable price. If reliability trumps all else, consider a Maruti Suzuki compact SUV like the Brezza or the Fronx.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleHyundai Venue