Kia Syros Vs Skoda Kylaq: Battle Of New Sub Compact SUVs

The Syros and Kylaq each share the same length at 3995mm while the width of the Syros is 1805mm with the Kylaq coming in at 1783mm.

The Kylaq has wireless charging, rear camera, single pane sunroof, dual powered front seats with ventilation, connected car tech, 10-inch screen, six speaker audio system etc.

Source : Somnath Chatterjee

The subcompact SUVs segment space has expanded with new entrants but the segment itself is having a further differentiation with many new products entering in. Kia for example has its second product entering the market after the Sonet with the Syros while even Skoda has now come in with the Kylaq. In this article let us look at these two cars and see which one you should buy.

Which car is bigger?

The Syros and Kylaq each share the same length at 3995mm while the width of the Syros is 1805mm with the Kylaq coming in at 1783mm. Crucially, the Kylaq has a longer wheelbase at 2556mm vs the Syros at 2550mm. The Syros in comparison to Kylaq has a boot space of 390 litres to 460 vs the Kylaq at 446l.

Which car has more features?

The Syros has 17-inch wheels, ADAS, ventilated seats even at the rear along with the front, 12.3-inch dual screens, 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake, six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera etc. The Kylaq has wireless charging, rear camera, single pane sunroof, dual powered front seats with ventilation, connected car tech, 10-inch screen, six speaker audio system etc.

What about safety?

The Kylaq has a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating while there is no safety rating for the Syros. There are 6 airbags each standard for the two cars.

Which car has more power?

The Syros comes with a 120bhp 1.0l turbo petrol and a 115bhp diesel too with automatic as well as manual with both. The Kylaq comes with a 115bhp 1.0l turbo petrol with automatic as well as manual options.

Which car makes more sense?

The Syros has more features and has a diesel option too while the Kylaq is more for a fun to drive option with better safety considering its 5-star rating.