Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Skoda Kylaq (₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other).
- The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 114 bhp.
- The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 19.7 kmpl.
- The Skoda Kylaq has the bigger boot: 446 litres vs 382 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 Kylaq prices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Kylaq or Nexon?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Kylaq vs Nexon — which is safer?
The Skoda Kylaq scores 5 stars and the Tata Nexon scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Kylaq or the Nexon?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 114 bhp. The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 19.7 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.