7 compact SUVs tested and ranked for 0-100kph acceleration
7 compact SUVs tested and ranked for 0-100kph acceleration
We pit seven of the most popular compact SUVs to see which is quickest of the line. The models tested here were in petrol-AT guise since all competitors offer the powertrain combo. Swipe to know which compact SUV is quickest from 0-100kph
7. Maruti Suzuki Brezza: 14.29 seconds
The Brezza is the only one here with a naturally aspirated engine. It's a 103hp, 137Nm, 1.5-litre unit paired to a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
6. Kia Syros: 13.62 seconds
The Syros is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 120hp and 172Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
5. Tata Nexon: 12.71 seconds
The Nexon produces a similar 120hp as the Syros, but gets slightly lower 170Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission.
4. Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue features a similar 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Syros, but manages a much faster 0-100kph time.
3. Kia Sonet: 11.52 seconds
Despite featuring an identical turbo-petrol engine as the Syros and Venue, the Sonet is the quickest out of the three SUVs.
2. Skoda Kylaq: 11.31 seconds
The Kylaq's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol is one of the less powerful options here with 115hp and 178Nm of torque. However, it delivers the second fastest timing here. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
1. Mahindra XUV 3XO: 11.10 seconds
The XUV 3XO's most powerful 131hp, 230Nm, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine helps it claim the crown of the fastest accelerating petrol-AT compact-SUV. It's engine is paired with a 6-speed torque converter transmission.