The Korean automaker Kia has recently launched a new sub-4 meter SUV in India, the Syros. While we’ve already covered the details revealed by the brand in another article, this is based on figuring out how the vehicle sits between the Sonet and the Seltos, the more popular models the company sells in India.
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Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Dimensions, Engine Options, And Transmissions
| Kia Sonet | Kia Syros | Kia Seltos | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3995 x 1790 x 1610 mm | 3995 x 1800 x 1665 mm | 4365 x 1800 x 1620 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 385 liters | 393 liters | 433 liters |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Petrol Engine (NA) | 1.2-liter (1197cc, 4-cylinder) naturally aspirated petrol engine: 83PS of peak power and 115Nm of torque | – | 1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) naturally aspirated engine: 115PS of peak power and 144Nm of peak torque |
| Petrol Engine (Turbo) | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) turbo petrol engine: 120 PS of peak power and 172 Nm of peak torque | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) turbo petrol engine: 120 PS of peak power and 172 Nm of peak torque | 1.5-liter (1482cc, 4-cylinder) turbo petrol engine : 160PS of peak power and 253Nm of peak torque |
| Diesel Engine | 1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque | 1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque | 1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual iMT, 6-speed manual, 6-speed ACMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed TC | 6-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed ACMT, 6-speed TC, 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 liters | 45 liters | 50 liters |
| Wheel Size | 195/65 R15 and 215/60 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 205/65 R16, 215/60 R17, and 215/55 R18. |
| Airbags (Base Variant) | 6-airbags | 6-airbags | 6-airbags |
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Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Starting Price
| Kia Sonet | Kia Syros | Kia Seltos | |
| Starting Price (ex-showroom) | Rs. 7.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) | Expected: Rs. 9 lakhs (ex-showroom) | Rs. 10.89 lakhs (ex-showroom) |
Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Key Takeaways
- In terms of dimensions, the new Kia Syros is the tallest car of all (taller than the Seltos). Even though it shares its length with the Sonet, it is also a bit wider.
- Given the additional height, the Syros has slightly more boot space than the Sonet but runs behind the massive boot space on the Seltos.
- The Kia Syros has a wider wheelbase than the Sonet but is shorter than the Kia Seltos.
- When it comes to engine options, the Sonet and Seltos offer more options than the Syros. While the former comes with three different engines (NA, turbo petrol, and diesel), the latter comes with two engine options (turbo petrol and diesel).
- The Sonet and Seltos also offer more transmission options.
- Out of the three vehicles, the Seltos has the largest fuel tank.
- All the vehicles offer 6-airbags, right from the base variant.
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