Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq: Which One To Pick Under ₹10 Lakh?

Fronx vs Kylaq: The sub-4m compact SUV segment recently saw the entry of Skoda Kylaq for the customers. It is based on the MQB A0 IN platform and is available in a single engine option to the buyers. Kylaq has a decent feature list consisting of a 10.25-inch infotainment system, traction control, and more. In its segment, it competes with the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which is also a sub-4m compact SUV and is quite popular among the buyers. It is available in two engine options and has features such as 360-degree parking camera, heads-up display, and more.

Here is a feature-by-feature comparison of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Skoda Kylaq for the buyers:

Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq: Price

The price of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is ₹7.52 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Sigma variant. On the other hand, the price of the Skoda Kylaq is ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Classic variant.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq: Safety Rating

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has not been crash tested yet, yet it has six airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, and other safety features. The Skoda Kylaq on the other hand has scored a five-star safety rating in the Global NCAP, and has six airbags, ABS, EBD, and other features.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq: Features

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has a list of convenience features for the buyers, consisting of cruise control, automatic climate control, heads-up display, 360-degree parking camera, and others. On the other hand, Skoda Kylaq has reverse parking camera, front ventilated seats, and other convenience features.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq: Engine

Buyers of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx have two engine options to opt from. There is a 1.2L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 90BHP and 114Nm torque, mated to a five-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. The second engine is a 1.0L inline three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 100BHP and 147Nm torque, paired with a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox.

The buyers of the Skoda Kylaq has a single engine option to select, which is the 1.0L TSI inline three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 115BHP and 170Nm torque mated to a six-speed manual and automatic gearbox.

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