Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The Skoda Kylaq, priced at Rs 7.89 lakh, is a new addition to India's sub-4-metre compact SUV segment. The car directly competes with several models in the market, including the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet. We have already compared the new Skoda SUV to the Brezza. It's time to see how it compares with Tata's compact SUV, the Nexon, on a variety of parameters. So, without further ado, let the war begin.

Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: Design

The Kylaq retains the Czech carmaker’s classic design language, with the famous butterfly grille adorned in piano black. It has split LED headlights, ORVM-mounted turn indicators, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and crystalline LED taillamps.

While the SUV shares many design elements with the Kushaq, it appears to be a bit smaller in size. Customers can select from six different colours: Carbon Steel, Candy White, Olive Gold, Lava Blue, Tornado Red, and Brilliant Silver.

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The Tata Nexon has and a sleeker, coupe-like silhouette, a split LED headlight, Y-shaped LED taillights, diamond-cut 16-inch alloys. It is available in both dual-tone and monochromatic colours such as Pristine White with black roof, Daytona Grey with white roof, Flame Red with white roof, Flame Red with black roof, Calgary White, Daytona Grey, Flame Red, Pure Grey, Creative Ocean, Atlas Black.

Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: Engine

The Czech automaker's recently launched compact SUV is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine with 114bhp, and 178 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed torque converter gearbox. Notably, the Virtus, Taigun, Slavia, and Kushaq models also use the same engine. 

On the other hand, the Tata SUV is available with both petrol and diesel engines. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit produces 118bhp and 170Nm, while the 1.5-litre diesel mill generates 113bhp and 260Nm. The former comes with four distinct transmission options: a five-speed manual, a six-speed manual, a seven-speed DCT, and a six-speed AMT. On the other hand, the diesel engine can be paired with a six-speed manual or a six-speed AMT gearbox. The Nexon has an advantage over the Kylaq SUV due to the availability of more engine and gearbox options.

Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: Features

Similar to the Kushaq and Slavia, the Kylaq packs a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a single-pane sunroof, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, and six-way electrically adjustable front seats. It gets ambient lighting, a six-speaker Canton sound system, and a chilled glovebox. For safety, the SUV includes six airbags, an electronic differential lock, passenger airbag deactivation, multi-collision braking, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

The Tata Nexon is equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a height-adjustable and ventilated front seat, a new air conditioning panel, a two-spoke steering wheel, a wireless charger, a voice-activated sunroof, a 10.25-inch floating infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It also has six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assistance, a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitor, and automatic headlamps with rain-sensing wipers. Notably, the Tata SUV received a five-star safety certification from Global NCAP.

Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: Variants and Price

The Skoda SUV has four variants (Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige), while the Tata SUV is available in eleven models (Creative, Creative+, Creative+ S, Fearless, Fearless S, Fearless+ S, Pure, Pure S, Smart, Smart+, and Smart+ S). The base variant of the Kylaq is available for Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices of the remaining models will be announced at the Bharat Mobility Expo next year. 

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In contrast, the base model of the Nexon (petrol-manual) costs Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end diesel-automatic variant is priced at Rs 15.80 lakh. The costs of the CNG versions range from Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 14.59 lakh (all ex-showroom). As you can see, the entry-level version of the Kylaq is less expensive than the base model of the Nexon SUV.