
Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq – Dimensions
Dimensions |
Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq |
Length |
3995 MM | 3995 mm |
Width |
1790 – 1805 MM | 1783 mm |
Height |
1620 – 1680 MM | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase |
2550 MM | 2566 mm |
Ground Clearance |
190 MM |
189 mm |
Turning Radius | 5.2 M |
5.3 m |
Boot Space | 390 – 465 L |
446 L |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L |
45 L |
Kerb Weight | 1250 – 1350 KG |
1213 – 1255 KG |
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1577 KG |
1630 – 1660 KG |
- Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq are both 3995 mm long, but Syros is wider (up to 1805 mm vs 1783 mm) and taller (up to 1680 mm vs 1575 mm).
- Kylaq offers a longer wheelbase at 2566 mm compared to Syros’ 2550 mm.
- Ground clearance is nearly identical: 190 mm for Syros, 189 mm for Kylaq.
- Syros has a tighter turning radius at 5.2 m vs 5.3 m on Kylaq.
- Boot space on Kylaq (446 L) is more than Syros (390 – 465 L depending on variant).
- Fuel tank capacity is the same at 45 L.
- Kerb weight of Syros ranges between 1250 – 1350 kg, slightly higher than Kylaq’s 1213 – 1255 kg.
- Kylaq has a higher GVW of up to 1660 kg, while Syros peaks at 1577 kg.
Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq – Engine Specs
Turbo Petrol |
Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq |
Engine |
1.0 L 3 Cylinder TGDi | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder TSI |
Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
Power | 118 BHP |
114 BHP |
Torque | 172 NM |
178 NM |
Transmission | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT |
6 Speed MT / AT |
Fuel Efficiency | 17.68 – 18.2 KMPL |
19.05 – 19.68 KMPL |
- Both offer 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engines, but Syros produces 118 BHP vs 114 BHP on Kylaq.
- Torque output is higher on Kylaq at 178 NM vs 172 NM from Syros.
- Transmission options for Syros include 6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT, while Kylaq gets 6-speed MT/AT.
- Kylaq has better fuel efficiency: 19.05 – 19.68 kmpl vs Syros’ 17.68 – 18.2 kmpl.
Diesel |
Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq |
Engine |
1.5 L 4 Cylinder CRDi VGT | – |
Drivetrain |
FWD | – |
Power |
114 BHP |
– |
Torque | 250 NM |
– |
Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT |
– |
Fuel Efficiency | 17.65 – 20.75 KMPL | – |
- Syros also offers a diesel engine (1.5L, 114 BHP, 250 NM) with MT and AT, Kylaq does not have a diesel option.
- Diesel fuel efficiency on Syros is rated between 17.65 – 20.75 kmpl.
Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq – Features
Features |
Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq |
Headlamps |
LED MFR | LED Projector |
Tail-lamps |
LED | LED |
Wheel Size & Type |
17-inch, Alloys | 17-inch, Alloys |
Infotainment System |
12.3-inches, Digital | 10.1-inches, Digital |
Instrument Cluster |
12.3-inches, Digital | 8-inches, Digital |
Climate Control Display |
5-inch Digital | ❎ |
Climate Control |
Single-Zone, Auto | Single-Zone, Auto |
Ventilated Seats |
Front and Rear Seats | Front Row |
Powered Seats |
Driver Only | Front Seats |
Sunroof | Panoramic |
Single-Pane |
Cooled Glovebox | ❎ |
✅ |
Wireless Charging Pad | ✅ |
✅ |
Ambient Lighting | ✅ |
✅ |
Sound System | 8 Speakers Harman Kardon Sound system |
6 Speakers Standard Sound System |
Drive Modes | 3 [Eco, Normal, Sports] |
3 [Eco, Normal, Sports] |
Terrain Modes | 3 [Sand, Mud, Snow] |
❎ |
Rear Window Sunshade | ✅ |
❎ |
Air Purifier | ✅ |
❎ |
Flush Door Handles | ✅ |
❎ |
One Touch Up/Down For All Windows | ✅ |
❎ |
- Syros gets LED MFR headlamps vs LED projector on Kylaq.
- Both offer LED tail-lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Infotainment system is larger in Syros (12.3″ vs 10.1″), same goes for the digital instrument cluster (12.3″ vs 8″).
- Syros includes a 5-inch digital climate control display, Kylaq does not offer one.
- Both have single-zone auto climate control, but only Syros has ventilated front and rear seats; Kylaq limits this to front row only.
- Powered seat adjustment is only for the driver in Syros, while Kylaq offers it for both front seats.
- Sunroof is panoramic on Syros, single-pane on Kylaq.
- Kylaq offers a cooled glovebox, Syros does not.
- Both include wireless charging and ambient lighting.
- Syros features 8 speakers from Harman Kardon, Kylaq uses a standard 6-speaker setup.
- Both have 3 drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sports), but terrain modes (Sand, Mud, Snow) are exclusive to Syros.
- Rear window sunshade, air purifier, and flush door handles are available only on Syros.
- Syros offers one-touch up/down for all windows, Kylaq does not.
Safety Features |
Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq |
Airbags |
6 | 6 |
Parking Sensors |
Front and Rear | Front |
Parking Camera |
360 Surround View Camera | Rear Parking Camera |
ADAS |
Level 2 | ❎ |
Rain-Sensing Wipers |
✅ | ✅ |
Automatic Headlamps |
✅ |
✅ |
Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold | ✅ |
❎ |
TPMS | ✅ |
✅ |
Disc Brakes for All Wheels | ✅ |
Front Discs |
Brake Disc Wiping | ❎ |
✅ |
Auto-Dimming IRVM | ✅ |
✅ |
Hill Hold Control | ✅ |
✅ |
- Both SUVs have 6 airbags.
- Parking sensors are offered at front and rear in Syros, only front in Kylaq.
- Syros gets a 360° camera, Kylaq has only rear view.
- ADAS Level 2 is available in Syros; Kylaq misses out.
- Rain-sensing wipers and auto headlamps are standard on both.
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold is included only in Syros.
- TPMS is offered on both.
- Syros has disc brakes on all wheels, Kylaq offers only front disc brakes.
- Brake disc wiping is present in Kylaq but missing in Syros.
- Auto-dimming IRVM and hill hold control are available in both SUVs.
Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq – Price and Warranty
Model |
Price (ex-showroom) |
Kia Syros |
Rs. 9.50 – 17.80 L |
Skoda Kylaq |
Rs. 8.25 – 13.99 L |
Kia Syros is priced between Rs. 9.50 – 17.80 lakh (ex-showroom), while Skoda Kylaq ranges from Rs. 8.25 – 13.99 lakh.
Model |
Standard Warranty | Extended Warranty |
Kia Syros |
3 Years / Unlimited KMs |
5 Years / Unlimited KMs |
Skoda Kylaq | 3 Years / 1,00,000 KMs |
5 Years / 1,25,000 KMs |
- Both come with a standard 3-year warranty, but Syros offers unlimited kilometers whereas Kylaq limits it to 1,00,000 km.
- Extended warranty on Syros is 5 years/unlimited km, while Kylaq provides 5 years/1,25,000 km.