Hyundai Venue vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) and Skoda Kylaq (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 114 bhp.
- The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 19.7 kmpl.
- The Skoda Kylaq has the bigger boot: 446 litres vs 375 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 118 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–24 kmpl | 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 375 L | 446 L |
Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venueprices & variants →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaqprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Venue or Kylaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Venue vs Kylaq — which is safer?
The Hyundai Venue scores 5 stars and the Skoda Kylaq scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Venue or the Kylaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 114 bhp. The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 19.7 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.