Check Out How The Newly Launched Skoda Kylaq Sizes Up Against Its Rivals

Published November 7, 2024
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Although most of its dimensions are in line with its competitors, the Kylaq ranks second in its category in terms of wheelbase

Skodaq Kylaq Dimensions

The launch of the Kylaq marks Skoda's entry into the crowded subcompact SUV segment. While it shares some design elements with its larger sibling, the Kushaq, it notably keeps its length under 4 metres to fit the subcompact category. Previously, Skoda had not revealed its complete dimensions, but we now have all the details, allowing us to compare how it sizes up against its rivals. Here’s how it measures up.

Skoda Kylaq Dimensions Against Its Rivals

For this comparison, we have also included Maruti’s sub-4m crossover, the Fronx, and its rebadged Toyota counterpart, the Urban Cruiser Taisor as well.

	Skoda Kylaq
Length	3,995 mm
Width	1,783 mm
Height	1,619 mm
Wheelbase	2,566 mm
	Tata Nexon
Length	3,995 mm
Width	1,804 mm
Height	1,620 mm
Wheelbase	2,498 mm
	Mahindra XUV 3XO
Length	3,990 mm
Width	1,821 mm
Height	1,647 mm
Wheelbase	2,600 mm
	Kia Sonet
Length	3,995 mm
Width	1,790 mm
Height	1,610 mm
Wheelbase	2,500 mm
	Hyundai Venue
Length	3,995 mm
Width	1,770 mm
Height	1,617 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase	2,500 mm
	Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Length	3995 mm
Width	1,790 mm
Height	1,685 mm
Wheelbase	2,500 mm
	Maruti Fronx/ Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Length	3,995 mm
Width	1,765 mm
Height	1,550 mm
Wheelbase	2,520 mm

Starting with the Kylaq’s width, it is broader than the Venue and the Fronx/Taisor but narrower than its other mentioned rivals. In terms of height, the Maruti Brezza is the tallest in this category at 1,685 mm, while the Fronx/Taisor are the shortest at 1,550 mm, mainly due to their crossover styling. The Kylaq stands taller than the Fronx/Taisor duo, the Venue and even the Kia Sonet.

While the Kylaq’s length is identical to most of the cars in this list, it boasts the second largest wheelbase figure, behind only the Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq: Quick overview

The Skoda Kylaq will be offered with a single 1-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 115 PS and 178 Nm. You will have the option of pairing it with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-convertor automatic gearbox.

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Feature-wise, the Kylaq comes equipped with powered and ventilated front-row seats, an 8-inch digital driver's display, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, single-pane sunroof, cruise control, auto IRVM and keyless entry with push button start/stop.

On the safety front, it gets six airbags as standard, a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, hill-hold assist and a reverse parking camera with sensors.

Skoda Kylaq rear

Skoda is yet to announce the full prices for the Kylaq on December 2, however, it starts from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). For more details on its bookings and delivery timeline, tap here. Besides the rivals mentioned above, the Skoda Kylaq will also serve as an alternative to the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

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