Skoda Kylaq vs Skoda Kushaq

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm
149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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N/A

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–
N/A

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
18.72 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
15.4 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
12.42 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
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0-100kph

11.69 s
9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
6.37 s

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–
N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension

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
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

3995 mm
4229 mm

Width

1783 mm
1760 mm

Height

1619 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
188 mm

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
1321 - 1322 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
491 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Push Button Start

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Climate Control

1-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cruise Control

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

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
–

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

12 Volt Port

–

Remote Locking

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Safety

Child Safety Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

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

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

Rear

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

GNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP 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

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Spoiler

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Interior

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Average Speed

Speedometer

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

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Massage Seats

Rear Only

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
–

Seats

–

Entertainment

Speakers

4
6

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

USB Input

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Video Player

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
10.01-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Branded Music System

–

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

–

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?

•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.