Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon – which SUV should you buy?

Nov 21, 2024

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Skoda Kylaq launched in India

Skoda recently launched the Kylaq, the company’s latest compact SUV in the Indian market

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To take on the Tata Nexon

The Skoda Kylaq will compete with the Tata Nexon in India. In this post, we compare the two SUVs.

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Price

The Skoda Kylaq is priced starting at ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Tata Nexon is priced starting at ₹7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Design

The Skoda Kylaq and Tata Nexon both feature a distinct language. While the Kylaq adopts a design similar to the company’s Kushaq, the Nexon offers a sleeker coupe-like design. Both the cars offer split LED headlights, LED taillights, alloy wheels and more.

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Engine

Skoda Kylaq – 1-litre turbo-petrol engine | Tata Nexon – 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel

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Performance

Skoda Kylaq – Up to 115 PS power and 178 Nm of peak torque | Tata Nexon – Up to 115 PS power and 260 Nm of peak torque

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Features

Skoda Kylaq – 10-inch infotainment screen, 8-inch digital driver’s display, sunroof, six speakers, automatic climate control, keyless entry, rear AC vents and more | Tata Nexon – 10.25-inch infotainment screen, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 9-speaker JBL system, automatic climate control, rear AC vents and more

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Safety features

Skoda Kylaq – Six airbags, TPMS, ESC, ABS with EBD, rain-sensing wipers, rear defoggers and more | Tata Nexon – Six airbags, TPMS, ESC, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, rear wiper, rear defoggers and more

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Dimensions

Skoda Kylaq – 3995 mm x 1783 mm x 1619 mm | Tata Nexon – 3995 mm x 1804 mm x 1620 mm

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