Skoda Kylaq vs Rivals: Engine Specifications Compared

Skoda is set to globally reveal the Kylaq to our shores on November 6 and it will go on sale sometime in early 2025. Positioned as the entry-level car in Skoda’s lineup, the Kylaq will sit below the Kushaq SUV. With recent details revealed by the carmaker, it's clear that the Kylaq is set to make a strong place for itself in the highly competitive sub-4-metre SUV segment.

While not all features or details have been disclosed, Skoda has shared key information about the Kylaq’s powertrain setup. In this report, we delve into its specifications to see how it stands in its segment. No need for speculation—you can find all the details below:

Skoda Kylaq vs Other Sub-Compact SUVs Specifications:

The Skoda Kylaq is set to get the familiar 1-litre turbo-petrol engine developing 115 PS and 178 Nm. It will be offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Here’s how its specifications are when compared with its rivals:

As shown in the table above, the Kylaq is poised to make a strong case for itself, despite being available with only a single-engine option. Do note that while some of its competitors offer CNG and diesel variants, we’ve focused solely on the petrol engines for a fair comparison with the Kylaq.

You can pair the Kylaq’s 1-litre turbo petrol engine with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. This setup delivers 115 PS of power, putting it on par with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet. However, it does fall short when compared to the Mahindra XUV 3XO’s T-GDI turbo-petrol engine. 

Additionally, it boasts a significantly greater torque of 178 Nm, second only to the Mahindra XUV 3XO in the segment, which has a larger turbo-petrol engine.

Skoda Kylaq Features

Skoda is yet to unveil the full feature list for the Kylaq sub-compact SUV, so it's unjust to compare it directly with its segment rivals. More on the design bits in this story. For now, the Kylaq is expected to come equipped with a range of essential convenience and safety features, some of which are already confirmed such as six airbags as standard, six-way adjustable seats with ventilation. 

Additional features likely to be included are a sunroof, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, a reverse parking camera, and an 8-inch digital driver’s display. We’ll bring you a detailed comparison when we have the official list in hand.

Skoda Kylaq Price Expected

The Skoda Kylaq is expected to be priced in a range of Rs 8 lakh to Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom), offered across multiple variants to choose from. Once we know the exact prices we can judge whether the sub-4-metre SUV stands as a worthwhile purchase or not.

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