The Hyundai Venue and Skoda Kylaq are two compact SUVs that offer a great combination of features, safety and driving pleasure. That is why we’ll compare both to find out which makes the most sense in today’s market.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Skoda Kylaq Vs Hyundai Venue – Pricing
(on-road, Mumbai)Skoda Kylaq Hyundai VenuePriceRs 8.99 – 15.50 lakhRs 9.47 – Rs 19.22 lakh
The Venue is the most expensive in its segment. Such pricing puts it in competition with some mid-sized SUVs. Pricing for the lower and middle variants might be similiar, but there is a huge gap between the top variants of these cars.
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Practicality
Skoda KylaqHyundai VenueLength3995 mm3995 mmHeight1619 mm1655 mmWheelbase2566 mm2520 mmWidth1783 mm1800 mmBoot space360 litre375 litres
It is a close fight in the practicality department. While the Kylaq boasts a better wheelbase, the Venue’s newer platform allows for better width and boot space. In the second row of the Kylaq, you get slightly better legroom. On the other hand, the Venue benefits from better shoulder room (for 3 passengers) and headroom. Not to mention, the Venue also gets a slightly bigger boot.
Skoda Kylaq Vs Hyundai Venue – Convenience Features
Skoda KylaqHyundai VenueInfotainment screen10.1-inch12.3-inchMID8-inch12.3-inchAndroid Auto & Apple CarPlayWirelessWireless Wireless chargingFrontFront Powered seats6-way driver and co-driver4-way driverVentilated seatsFrontFrontSunroofSingle-panePanoramicSunshade–Rear windowCruise controlYesYesSpeaker system6-speaker8-speaker Bose sound system
This is where the price difference becomes evident. The Venue has an edge over the Kylaq as far as features are concerned. The Venue also offers more features than the Skoda when we compare the base and mid-variants.
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Safety
Skoda KylaqHyundai VenueSafety rating5-star (BNCAP)5-star (BNCAP) Airbags6 6Parking cameraReverse 360-degree ADAS– Level-2
The Venue is the safest SUV in its segment, and the 360-degree camera and the Level-2 ADAS suite further instil confidence into the buyer’s mind. The Kylaq also offers a decent standard safety list, but it isn’t enough to beat the Venue
Skoda Kylaq Vs Hyundai Venue – Powertrain
Skoda Kylaq 1.0-litre TSIHyundai Venue 1.0-litre turbo-petrolHyundai Venue 1.5-litre dieselHyundai Venue 1.2-litre NA petrolPower114 bhp 118 bhp115bhp82bhpTorque178 Nm172Nm250Nm115NmMileage19-20 km/l19-20 km/l18-21 km/l18 km/lGearbox6-speed MT/6-speed AT6-speed MT/7-speed DCT6-speed MT/6-speed AT5-speed MT
The Venue offers more engine and gearbox options. The Kylaq is known for being fun to drive, and the Venue’s turbo-petrol and diesel engines are powerful enough to keep up with the 1.0-litre TSI.
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Our Verdict
The Venue offers more powertrain options, features, better safety and practicality than the Kylaq. But are these differences worth almost Rs 4 lakh (on top models)? For the lower trims, the Venue makes much more sense than the Kylaq, but as you go higher up the variant list, it gets difficult to justify paying the heavy premium over the Kylaq.