Tata Sierra vs Kia Syros

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Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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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

118 hp at 4000 rpm
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.22 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.53 kmpl
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

14.56 kmpl
13.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.05 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

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion 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

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

4 Wheel Steer

–

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

622-1257 litres
465 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Dead Pedal

–

Keyless Entry

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Interior Lamps

Third Row AC Vents

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

Acoustic Windshield

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driving Modes

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Foldable Seatback Table

Launch Control

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)
–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Trunk Light

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Rear Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Hill Start Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Side Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Seat Belt Warning

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Central Locking

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Clutch Lock

–

Child Safety Lock

Passenger Airbag

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Overspeed Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Descent Control

–

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Heads Up Display

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Stop Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Average Speed

–

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

–

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Massage Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Driver's Seat Memory

Third Row Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Heated Seats

Entertainment

Inbuilt Music App

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

USB Input

MirrorLink

–

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

–

Touchpad

–

Wireless Phone Charging

AUX Input

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Speakers

8
8

Steering Phone Controls

Web Browser

–

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Satellite Navigation

In-built
On-board

Audio System

Voice Commands

Steering Audio Controls

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Gesture Controls

–

Video Player

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Phone App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Digital Key

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

–

Live Location Sharing

Service Reminder Via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•16h

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.

Verified
•9m

The choice really comes down to your usage and what you value in the car. If you need more space for both passengers and luggage and have a few long drives that you would undertake, then opt for the Tata Sierra. It is a much larger car and has a very spacious interior. The ride quality is also very good over both bad city roads as well as high highway speeds. If, however, your usage is mainly going to be within the city, then the Kia Syros is the better buy. Its compact footprint will be much easier to manage while driving congested streets, and finding parking would be easier. You would also enjoy the top variant and its features.

VehicleTata Sierra
VehicleKia Syros
•3d

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?

Verified
•2d

The Tata Sierra EV is a genuinely impressive product with a spacious cabin, strong feature list and a premium feel. The Rs 49,000 charge for the 7.2kW AC charger on the Sierra EV is an irritant, but look at the bigger picture; you are getting a much larger, more powerful car than the Syros EV, with a bigger battery and healthier range too.Sure, the Syros EV is an excellent option and benefits from Kia's more predictable, fuss-free ownership experience. However, if you have your heart set on the Sierra EV and don't mind paying the Rs 5 lakh premium, we'd suggest you follow your heart.

VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleKia Syros EV
•8w

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?

Verified
•8w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 automatic. It suits Delhi city life the best while keeping you cool and fresh, and it still makes those every-two-month highway runs easy.In your traffic, the 1.0 with the automatic is smooth and stress free, has light steering, good visibility, and a suspension that takes broken roads well. On hot days, the AC now cools quickly, and the higher trims give you ventilated seats that actually help in NCR summers. It is also one of the safest in your list with a strong body and the full safety kit, so handing it to your father later will feel right. It is compact enough for tight parking, yet feels stable and confident at high speeds so its safe and you will not get bored or tired.A couple of the others come close. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid is super efficient and very easy in the city, but feels less lively on the highway.

VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara