Tata Nexon vs Skoda Kylaq

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

115 hp at 3750 rpm
115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
19.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.36 kmpl

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)

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8.72 s

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
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.1 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
3995 mm

Width

1804 mm
1783 mm

Height

1620 mm
1619 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2566 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm
189 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
446 - 1265 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1255 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

–

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Glove Box

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL

CD Player

Speakers

4
4

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

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.