Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

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 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
44 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
–

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

–

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

N/A

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
Drums

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.1 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
39952 mm

Width

1783 mm
1804 mm

Height

1619 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2498 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
208 mm

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
382 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

–

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

Cabin Boot Access

–

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

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

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

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Dashcam

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

Illuminated Logo

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

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 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

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

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Entertainment

Speakers

4
4

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

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
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

AUX Input

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

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, I am from Kolkata and am planning to buy a new car for the first time. My budget is between 11 and 12 lakh. Now, my driving will be more or less within 600-700 km/month which will involve 60% city and 40% highway driving. I want a compact SUV and my choices are Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5 ZXi, Brezza ZXi 1.0L Turbo, Skoda Kylaq Classic+/Signature and Tata Nexon Pure Plus PS. You can suggest me other cars as well. I am confused between NA and Turbo. Mileage is also an important factor but not the first priority.

•4w

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

I am planning to purchase my first car. I don't have any specific requirements or daily running. I will mainly use it for city rides with family when needed and occasional weekend highway trips. My budget is up to Rs. 12 lakh. Which one should I choose among the Tata Punch, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Tata Nexon? I am also open to other options.

•11w

I have an Alto Lxi 2005 model and want to upgrade to compact SUV with 10 lakhs budget. My driving is in city and occasional highways with about 400 kms a month. Which is the right car Brezza / Venue / Sonet / Nexon / Kylaq for me keeping in mind a long term perspective. If brezza shuld i wait for new face lift since there is good discount on the old model.