Skoda has announced the prices for their new compact SUV, the Kylaq, which is now available for purchase in India. Let’s see how the Kylaq measures up against its rivals in the highly competitive compact SUV segment.
Engine and Performance
The Skoda Kylaq features a 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 999 cc, producing 115 hp and 178 Nm of torque. This makes it one of the more powerful SUVs in its category, second only to the Mahindra XUV 3XO with its 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine. When comparing petrol engines, the Kylaq stands out. Other SUVs like the Venue, Nexon, Sonet, and XUV 3XO also offer diesel engines, while the Brezza and Nexon have CNG options. The Nexon, Sonet, and Venue come with a 7-speed DCT option, whereas the Kylaq has a torque-converter automatic. The Nissan Magnite is unique with its CVT automatic transmission.
| Specifications | Kylaq | Brezza | Nexon | Sonet | Venue | XUV 3XO | Magnite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-cylinder turbo | 4-cylinder NA | 3-cylinder turbo | 4-cylinder NA/3-cylinder turbo | 4-cylinder NA/3-cylinder turbo | 3-cylinder NA/3-cylinder turbo | 3-cylinder turbo/3-cylinder NA |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1462 cc | 1199 cc | 1197 cc/998 cc | 1197 cc/998 cc | 1197 cc/1197 cc (turbo) | 999 cc/999 cc |
| Max Power | 115 hp | 103 hp | 120 hp | 83 hp/120 hp | 83 hp/120 hp | 111 hp/131 hp | 72 hp/100 hp |
| Peak Torque | 178 Nm | 137 Nm | 170 Nm | 114 hp/172 hp | 114 hp/172 hp | 200 Nm/230 Nm | 96 Nm/160 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-AT/6-MT | 5-MT/6-AT | 5-MT/6-MT/6-AMT/7-DCT | 5-MT/6-iMT/7-DCT | 5-MT/6-MT/7-DCT | 6-MT/6-MT/6-AT | 5-MT/CVT |
Dimensions and Space
The Kylaq is 3995 mm long, similar to other SUVs in its class, but shorter than the XUV 3XO and Magnite. Its wheelbase, second only to the XUV 3XO, should provide ample cabin space. With a boot space of 446 litres, the Kylaq offers the largest storage capacity in its segment, even surpassing its sibling, the Kushaq. However, its ground clearance of 189 mm is slightly less than some competitors that boast over 200 mm.
| Specifications | Kylaq | Brezza | Nexon | Sonet | Venue | XUV 3XO | Magnite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3990 mm | 3994 mm |
| Width | 1783 mm | 1790 mm | 1804 mm | 1790 mm | 1770 mm | 1821 mm | 1758 mm |
| Height | 1619 mm | 1685 mm | 1620 mm | 1642 mm | 1617 mm | 1647 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2556 mm | 2500 mm | 2498 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 189 mm | NA | 208 mm | NA | NA | 201 mm | 205 mm |
| Bootspace | 360 litres | 328 litres | 382 litres | 385 litres | NA | 364 litres | 336 litres |
Pricing
Starting at ₹7.89 lakh, the Kylaq is priced higher than only the Nissan Magnite and Mahindra XUV 3XO. Interestingly, the top-spec Kylaq is more expensive than the top versions of the Brezza, Venue, and Magnite, but less expensive than the high-end models of the XUV 3XO, Sonet, and Nexon. This makes it a competitively priced option in the compact SUV market.
| Prices | Kylaq | Brezza | Nexon | Sonet | Venue | XUV 3XO | Magnite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Showroom | Rs. 7.89 lakh to ₹ 14.4 lakh | Rs. 8.34 lakh to ₹ 13.98 lakh | Rs. 8 lakh to ₹ 15 lakh | Rs. 7.99 lakh to ₹ 14.92 lakh | Rs. 7.94 lakh to ₹ 13.53 lakh | Rs. 7.79 lakh to ₹ 15.49 lakh | Rs. 5.99 lakh to ₹ 11.50 lakh |
Stay tuned for an in-depth review and real-world comparison of the Skoda Kylaq with its competitors.
