Skoda Kylaq Vs Kushaq: Size, Specs, Price Compared

Skoda recently launched the Kylaq in India, marking its entry into the crowded compact SUV segment in a bid to take on the likes of Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. While it goes up against sub-4m SUVs, the Kylaq will also coincide with the entry-level variants of its elder sibling - Kushaq. Here's a detailed specification comparison between the two Skoda SUVs to find out if the Kushaq is worth the upgrade, or if you should instead go for Kylaq and save some bucks.

The Kushaq is 230mm longer than the new Kylaq, sitting in a higher segment. However, the Kylaq is actually 23mm wider than its elder sibling. Furthermore, the Kylaq is also 7mm taller than the Kushaq, but the latter has an 85mm longer wheelbase. As a matter of fact, the Kylaq has 61 litres of extra boot space as compared to the Kushaq, despite the smaller footprint. Both the SUVs are available with 17-inch alloy wheels on the higher variants.

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1.0L, 3-cyl turbo petrol/

	Kylaq	Kushaq
Engine	1.0L, 3-cyl turbo petrol

1.5L, 4-cyl turbo petrolPower113bhp113bhp/

147bhpTorque178Nm178Nm/

250NmTransmission6MT, 6AT6MT, 6AT/

6MT, 7DSGThe Kylaq is available with a solitary 1.0L, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine making 113bhp and 178Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox along with an optional 6-speed torque converter auto. The Kushaq gets this same engine in its lower spec, while higher spec models are also available with a 1.5L, four-cylinder turbo petrol unit producing 147bhp and 250Nm of torque. The transmission options on the larger engine include a 6-speed manual and an optional 7-speed dual-clutch auto (DSG).

Skoda Kylaq Vs Kushaq: Features, Safety

The equipment on offer with both the SUVs is fairly similar. The two are equipped with the same 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, six speakers, an 8-inch digital driver's display, an electric sunroof, a wireless phone charger, auto climate control, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, powered and ventilated front seats and more. Safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, TPMS, a rear parking camera, ISOFIX child seat anchor points and reverse parking sensors available on both.

Rs 10.89 lakh - 17.19 lakh (1.0L TSI)/

	Kylaq	Kushaq
Ex-showroom price	Rs 7.89 lakh - 14.40 lakh

Rs 16.89 lakh - 18.79 lakh (1.5L TSI)

Pricing for the Skoda Kylaq starts from Rs 7.89 lakh, going all the way up to Rs 14.40 lakh for the top-end AT variant. In comparison, the Kushaq 1.0 is priced between Rs 10.89 lakh, to Rs 17.19 lakh, making the Kylaq about Rs 3 lakh more affordable, thanks to the lower tax bracket. The 1.5 TSI variants of the Kushaq are even costlier, ranging from Rs 16.89 lakh to Rs 18.79 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom)

The Kylaq definitely seems like a better value for money offering than its sibling. The Kushaq is slightly larger and has a longer wheelbase which should result in better cabin space, especially at the rear. If space isn't an issue, the Kylaq could be your go to choice considering it is on par with the Kushaq on the equipment front and gets the same engine and gearbox options. However, if you want the bigger 147bhp, 1.5L TSI engine and a bigger SUV with better proportions, the Kushaq will be the choice.