Skoda Kylaq: size and specs compared with rivals

The Kylaq is slated for a global debut on November 6, followed by a launch in early 2025.

Published On Oct 21, 2024 04:51:00 PM

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Skoda India is gearing up for the global debut of the Kylaq on November 6, marking the carmaker’s first foray into the compact SUV segment. The Kylaq will come into a very populated segment to join the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV 3XO, but it is also the largest sub-segment in the market, comprising more than 50 percent of all SUV sales.

The Kylaq will be an important model for Skoda, positioned right in the heart of the market. Here, we are looking at how it compares with its rivals on paper in terms of size and specs.

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: dimensions

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: dimensions
Model	Kylaq	Nexon	Brezza	XUV 3XO	Venue	Sonet	Magnite	Kiger
Length	3,995mm	3,995mm	3,995mm	3,990mm	3,995mm	3,995mm	3,994mm	3991mm
Wheelbase	2,556mm	2,498mm	2,500mm	2,600mm	2,500mm	2,500mm	2,500mm	2,500mm

Skoda has not yet disclosed the width or height of the Kylaq, but we do have its length and wheelbase for comparison with its rivals. At 3,995mm in length, the Kylaq fits just under the sub-4m mark to be in line with most other compact SUVs, although the XUV 3XO, Kiger, and Magnite are slightly shorter.

But the more important figure here is the wheelbase – at 2,556mm, the Kylaq is only shorter than the XUV 3XO, which has a class-best wheelbase of 2,600mm. This also gives the XUV 3XO best-in-class cabin space, comfortably accommodating three individuals in the rear, while the others are best reserved for two adults. Therefore, the Kylaq is expected to have more interior space than most of its rivals, if not the XUV 3XO.

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: engine and specs

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: engine specifications
Model	Kylaq	Nexon	Brezza	XUV 3XO	Venue	Sonet	Magnite	Kiger
Type	3 cyls turbo	3 cyls turbo	4 cyls NA	3 cyls turbo/3 cyls turbo	4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo	4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo	3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo	3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo
Displacement	999cc	1199cc	1462cc	1197cc/1197cc (TGDi)	1197cc/998cc	1197cc/998cc	999cc/999c	999cc/999c
Power	115hp	120hp	103hp	111hp/131hp	83hp/120hp	83hp/120hp	72hp/100hp	72hp/100hp
Torque	178Nm	170Nm	137Nm	200Nm/230Nm	114Nm/172Nm	114Nm/172Nm	96Nm/160Nm	96Nm/160Nm
MT gearbox	6MT	5MT/6MT	5MT	6MT/6MT	5MT/6MT	5MT/6iMT	5MT	5MT
AT gearbox	6AT	6AMT/7DCT	6AT	6AT	7DCT	7DCT	5MT, CVT	5MT, CVT

The Kylaq will be powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 115hp and 178Nm of torque. From the other Skoda-VW cars that this engine does duty in, we know it is responsive, relatively refined, and delivers strong acceleration. The 6-speed manual and the 6-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes will also be carried over.

The Kylaq will have a single engine: the 1.0 TSI. Whereas, most of its competitors offer at least two options. However, it finds itself right in the middle of the pack in terms of power and torque figures – it’s more powerful than all entry-level, naturally aspirated engines of its rivals, but slightly less powerful than the turbo-petrol units. The XUV 3XO, with the 131hp, TGDi engine, remains the most powerful in its class. Meanwhile, the Brezza gets the largest engine, but it's the only one to miss out on a turbo-petrol unit.

It’s worth mentioning that the likes of the Nexon, XUV 3XO, Venue and Sonet are also available with a diesel engine. The percentage of diesel buyers in this class is less than majority and shrinking, but the said models at least offer that option. The Brezza is the only model in this class to get a factory-fitted CNG kit; the Nexon too will soon get one.

Skoda Kylaq's expected price

We expect the Kylaq to be priced between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom), which is at par with most of the competition, but is slightly above the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger that are positioned at the budget end of the segment.

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