Skoda has just unveiled the Kylaq, a sub-four-metre SUV, with a starting price of Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda will start the bookings for the new car from December 2, 2024. The company will start customer deliveries of the car from January 27, 2025. The Kylaq will rival the popular Mahindra sub-four-metre SUV, XUV3XO. XUV3XO is in the Indian market for quite some time now and has successfully made its place in the hearts of Indian buyers.

Here is the comparison between the 2 sub-four-metre SUVs, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Skoda Kylaq Vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Powertrain

The Skoda Kylaq is powered by a 1-litre three cylinders turbocharged petrol engine. Kylaq delivers 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. Skoda will offer Kylaq in a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission. 

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is equipped with three engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Mahindra offers XUV3XO with the six-speed manual and AMT units, and a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with the petrol engines.

Skoda Kylaq Vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Dimensions

The Kylaq is 3,995mm long, 1,975mm wide, and 1,575mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,566mm. Skoda offers the new car with an unladen ground clearance of 189 mm.

The Mahindra offers XUV 3XO with the length of 3,990mm, width of 1,821mm, and height of 1,647mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm. The car has a ground clearance of 201mm.

Price Comparison

The Skoda has kept the starting price of Kylaq at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra has kept the price of its popular sub-four-metre SUV, XUV3XO, between Rs 7.79 lah and 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Conclusion

Well, it’s the ultimate battle of the two sub-four-metre SUVs! To summarise, here are the key differences between the two:

• The Mahindra offers XUV 3XO has more spacious interiors because of its longer wheelbase. The car also has a greater ground clearance, enhancing its off-road capabilities.
• The Skoda Kylaq is powered by a 1-litre three cylinders turbocharged engine of the company. This is the proven engine and has no upper edge in the segment. The car will potentially will be the choice of the enthusiasts because of it’s fun to drive factor.

In conclusion, choosing between the these two cars should come down to your personal preferences and requirements. If you are looking for a family car, then XUV 3XO could be a better choice. However, if you want to get your hands on a more powerful, fun to drive car, then the Kylaq could be a choice for you.

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