Tata Sierra vs Kia Syros

Autocar India
Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel Dark AT

21.59 lakh

Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
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

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

118hp at 4000 rpm
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280Nm at 1500-2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.22 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

11.53 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.56 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.53 kmpl
12.2 kmpl

0-100kph

13.37 s
12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.97 s
6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.42 s
9.07 s

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi-independent twist beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

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
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R19
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R19
215/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4340 mm
3995 mm

Width

1841 mm
1805 mm

Height

1715 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2730 mm
2550 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

622 litres
465 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)
–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Foldable Seatback Table

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

Comfort Headrest

–

Door Pockets

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cooled Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

–

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Dual Tone Horn

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Seat Belt Warning

Video Recording

–

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Foglamps

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Third Row Seats

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

–

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

Speakers

12
8

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

App Details

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

I’m planning to buy an EV with a budget of Rs. 19 - 20 lakh. My heart says the Tata Sierra EV Pure 63, but my mind says the Kia Syros top variant because of features like ventilated seats. Kindly suggest which one would be the better choice.

•12w

Sir, I am planning to buy the top variant of either the Tata Sierra EV (Empowered A) or the Kia Syros EV (X-Line). I have bookings for both. The Sierra costs me Rs 24.79 lakh, which is about Rs 5 lakh more than the Kia. I do not mind paying more for the Sierra because it gives me a bigger car and more features. But the irritant is their insistence that I should pay an additional Rs 49,000 for the 7.2kW AC fast charger. And it has no BaaS option either. What is your considered advice?

•20w

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?