Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite: A Detailed Specifications Comparison

  • Published November 22, 2024
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With a significant premium over its rival, the Kylaq shines with a heft of comfort and convenience on board.

The Skoda Kylaq, set to be fully launched on December 4, will sit in a segment full of rivals, many of which we’ve already compared it to. While this may not be the most talked-about rivalry, the Nissan Magnite does present competition to the Kylaq, as they belong to the same segment with some price overlap. Hence, in this article, we’ve put the two sub-compact SUVs head-to-head to see how they compare, at least on paper. Let’s find out below.

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite: Prices And Variants

The Skoda Kylaq will be offered in four broad variants while the Nissan Magnite is currently on sale in a total of six broad trims. The Kylaq’s full pricing will be revealed at its launch on December 4.

Cars

Skoda Kylaq

Nissan Magnite

Price (ex-showroom)

Starts from Rs 7.89 lakh 

Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.5 lakh

Variants

4 (Classic, Signature, Signature+, Prestige)

6 (Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, Tekna+)

As seen above, the Nissan Magnite proves to be more affordable than its Skoda rival by approximately Rs 1.9 lakh. It is worth noting that the prices for both cars listed in the table are introductory and may change later.While full prices for the Kylaq aren’t out yet, we expect it to top out around the Rs 15 lakh mark, which will make it significantly more expensive than the Magnite. We’ll see what it brings to the table for that next.

Nissan Magnite

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite: Dimensions

Dimension

Skoda Kylaq 

Nissan Magnite

Length 

3995 mm 

3994 mm

Width 

1783 mm

1758 mm

Height 

1619 mm

1572 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm 

2500 mm

Boot space

446 litre

336 litre

The Skoda Kylaq outshines its Nissan rival in every aspect when you pull out the measuring tape. It is marginally longer but significantly wider and taller than the Magnite, with a longer wheelbase and greater boot space. However, there’s a catch with the Kylaq’s boot space figures, as they have been measured without a parcel tray. Even so, they remain more impressive.

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite: Features

Equipment 

Skoda Kylaq 

Nissan Magnite

Headlights

LED projector headlights (with cornering fog lamps) and DRLs

LED projector headlights with DRLs

Auto headlights

Yes

Yes

Wheels

17-inch alloy wheels 

16-inch alloy wheels

ORVMs

Automatic and electronically adjustable

Automatic and electronically adjustable

Shark-fin antenna

Yes

Yes

Infotainment system

10-inch touchscreen 

8-inch touchscreen

Driver’s display

8-inch fully digital display 

7-inch digital display

Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Wireless

Steering mounted audio controls 

Yes

Yes

Automatic Climate control

Yes

Yes

Rear AC vents

Yes

Yes

Rear defogger

Yes

Yes

Rear-centre armrest

Yes

Yes

Keyless entry/push button start-stop

Yes

Yes

Cruise control

Yes

Yes

Sunroof 

Single-pane

No

Wireless phone charger

Yes

No

Auto-dimming IRVM

Yes

Yes

Ventilated front seats

Yes

No

Powered seats

Yes, 6-way (driver and co-driver)

No

Ambient lighting 

Yes

Yes

Air purifier

No

No

Paddle shifters

Yes

No

Airbags

6, standard

6, standard

360-degree camera

No (reverse only)

Yes

Parking sensors

Rear

Rear

ISOFIX mounts

Yes

Yes

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Yes

Yes

Taking a look at the feature sets of both cars, they appear decently equipped with the necessary amenities. However, we are yet to confirm certain additional features in the Kylaq once it is launched.

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite

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Based on what’s currently confirmed, the Kylaq stays ahead with its cornering fog lamps, larger alloy wheels, bigger displays, a sunroof, wireless phone charger, ventilated and powered seats and paddle shifters. In response, the Magnite counters with only a 360-degree camera over the Kylaq.

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite: Powertrain

The Kylaq has garnered enough buzz about its single engine option on offer, while many of its rivals bring multiple choices like the Magnite offering a mix of a NA petrol and a turbo petrol engine. Let’s see how the Kylaq compares with what it has.

Parameters

Skoda Kylaq

Nissan Magnite

Engine 

1-litre turbo petrol 

1-litre NA petrol

1-litre turbo petrol

Power

115 PS

72 PS

100 PS

Torque 

178 Nm

96 Nm

Up to 160 Nm

Transmission

6-MT/ 6-AT

5-MT/5-AMT

5-MT/CVT

The Skoda Kylaq, with its 1-litre turbo petrol engine, delivers a better output than the Magnite. For transmission, it offers a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic, compared to the 5-speed manual and CVT options available in the Magnite. There’s also a budget-friendly NA petrol engine with the Magnite, available with a 5-speed MT or AMT. Does the Kylaq even warrant the need for a lower-powered engine? We’ll keep that for you to think about.

Skoda Kylaq vs Nissan Magnite

Overall, the Skoda Kylaq is here to make a strong case for itself in the highly competitive sub-compact SUV market in India. We’ve also previously compared it with other direct competitors like the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, and Maruti Brezza. 

While we think there’s a clear winner in this comparison, the Nissan Magnite, with its facelift, brings some appealing cosmetic updates and impressive safety. If you’re a Nissan fan, or just one a budget sub-4m SUV, then the Magnite is sure to catch your eye.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Which car would you choose?

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