If you’re in the market for the Kia Syros but wish to test-drive all the alternatives before making a decision, you’ve landed at the right place. In this article, we’ll compare all the fundamental aspects of the Kia Syros with its competitors from Hyundai, Skoda, Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, and the brand itself.
Kia Syros Alternatives Under Rs. 10 lakhs: Tech Specs
| Kia Syros | Skoda Kylaq | Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza | Mahindra 3XO | Kia Sonet | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3995 x 1800 x 1665 mm | 3995 x 1783 x 1619 mm | 3995 x 1770 x 1617 mm | 3995 x 1804 x 1620 mm | 3995 x 1790 x 1685 mm | 3995 x 1821 x 1647 mm | 3995 x 1790 x 1610 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 393 liters | 446 liters | 350 liters | 382 liters | 328 liters | 364 liters | 385 liters |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 189 mm | 195 mm | 208 mm | 198 mm | 201 mm | 205 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2566 mm | 2500 mm | 2498 mm | 2500 mm | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Petrol Engine (NA) | – | – | 1.2-liter Kappa 1197 cc (4 cylinder), 82 hp and 113.8 Nm | – | 1.5-liter 1462 cc (4 cylinder), 101.6 hp and 136.8 Nm | – | 1.2-liter (1197cc, 4-cylinder) engine: 83PS and 115Nm |
| CNG Engine | – | – | – | 1.2-liter Turbocharged Revotron 1199 cc (3 cylinder), 99 hp and 170 Nm | 1.5-liter 1462 cc (4 cylinder), 86.63 hp and 121.5 Nm | – | – |
| Petrol Engine (Turbo) | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) engine: 120 PS and 172 Nm | 1.0 TSI 999 cc engine (3 cylinders), 114 hp and 178 Nm | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) engine: 118 PS and 172 Nm | 1.2-liter Turbocharged Revotron 1199 cc (3 cylinder), 118.27 hp and 170 Nm | – | mStallion 1197 (3 cylinder), 109.9 hp and 200 Nm | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) engine: 120 PS and 172 Nm |
| Diesel Engine | 1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS and 250 Nm | – | 1.5-liter 1492 cc (4 cylinder), 114 hp and 250 Nm | 1.5-liter Turbocharged Revotroq 1497 cc (4 cylinder), 113.3 hp and 260 Nm | – | Turbo CRDe 1498 cc (4 cylinder), 115 hp and 300 Nm | 1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) engine: 116PS and 250 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed TC | 6-speed manual or 6-speed AT | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed ACMT, 7-speed DCT | 5-speed manual, 6-speed AMT, 7-speed DCT | 5-speed manual, 6-speed TC | 6-speed manual, 6-speed TC, 6-speed AMT | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual iMT, 6-speed manual, 6-speed ACMT, 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 liters | 45 liters | 45 liters | 44 liters | 48 liters | 42 liters | 45 liters |
| Wheel Size | 195/65 R15, 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 | 205/60 R16, 205/55 R17 | 195/65 R15, 215/60 R16 | 195/60 R16, 215/60 R16 | 205/60 R16, 215/60 R16 | 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17 | 195/65 R15, 215/60 R16 |
| Airbags (Base Variant) | 6 airbags | 6 airbags | 6 airbags | 6 airbags | 6 airbags | 6 airbags | 6 airbags |
| Starting Price | Rs. 8.99 lakhs | Rs. 7.89 lakhs | Rs. 7.94 lakhs | Rs. 7.99 lakhs | Rs. 8.67 lakhs | Rs. 7.99 lakhs | Rs. 7.99 lakhs |
Which Kia Syros Alternatives (Under Rs. 10 lakhs) Is Right For You?
Skoda Kylaq
When compared to Syros, the Skoda Kylaq offers a bigger boot space and a slightly longer wheelbase. Generally, a longer wheelbase indicates decent interior space (particularly legroom), smoother ride quality, and better stability at higher speeds.
The turbo petrol engine on the Kylaq provides power and torque figures similar to the Syros; Skoda doesn’t offer a diesel engine. However, the Czech automaker is known to provide excellent driving dynamics and steering feedback. Further, the vehicle performs exceptionally well in crash tests (5-star BNCAP).
The Skoda Kylaq’s base variant costs Rs. 1.10 lakh less than the Kia Syros.
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue offers a higher ground clearance than the Syros but has a shorter wheelbase. However, the real advantage that Venue has over Syros is its availability in multiple engine options: naturally-aspirated petrol, turbo petrol, and diesel.
Further, the engine options are available with different transmissions, implying that there’s something for everyone in the lineup. Moreover, Venue is a safe choice that has been in the market for years and has proved reliable to Hyundai’s customers.
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Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon is yet another Syros alternative. It offers a higher ground clearance, a sleek exterior design, and a CNG version with better power and torque figures than the naturally-aspirated version of the Hyundai Venu and Kia Sonet.
Besides the Kylaq, the Tata Nexon is the only vehicle that offers a 5-star safety rating on this list. Those who want an affordable automatic transmission can go with the AMT version, while there’s DCT for performance enthusiasts as well.
Some suggest that Tata’s after-sales service needs some improvement, but the brand still has a loyal customer base.
Maruti Brezza
Maruti Suzuki’s only 4-star rated vehicle, Brezza, is the only vehicle taller than the Kia Syros, making it an excellent alternative for taller customers. Although it features a smaller boot space, the ground clearance is higher than that of the Syros.
Brezza is available in a naturally-aspirated petrol engine that offers more power than its competitors, as well as a CNG engine with slightly muted power and torque. With regards to transmission options, the vehicle has a five-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter transmission.
However, the vehicle’s base variant is the most expensive one on this list (after the Kia Syros, which has a turbo petrol engine).
Mahindra 3XO
The widest vehicle in this comparison, Mahindra 3XO, is yet another viable Syros alternative under Rs. 10 lakhs (for the base variant). With a higher ground clearance and a longer wheelbase, the vehicle should be able to handle bigger obstacles (and potholes) while providing a comfortable ride.
Another selling point of the Mahindra 3XO is its powerful engines. Whether it is the mStallion turbo-petrol engine or the Turbo CRDe diesel engine, the power and torque figures of the vehicle remain unmatched in this comparison, making it ideal for performance enthusiasts.
With multiple transmission options and a 5-star rating, the Mahindra 3XO is among the most via Kia Syros alternatives with plenty of space, safety, and performance.
Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO launched: Price, design, engine options and more
Kia Sonet
Last but not least, we suggest the Kia Sonet as another Syros alternative. The vehicle offers a naturally-aspirated petrol engine and turbo-petrol and diesel powertrains on the Syros. However, it has a significantly higher ground clearance.
Kia Sonet offers the most transmission options of any vehicle, giving it an advantage over the other options. The car provides a commanding driving position, adequate performance for regular users, premium interiors, and an affordable price tag.
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