Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kylaq
Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Skoda Kylaq? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Skoda Kylaq price starts Rs 8.25 Lakh ex-showroom for Classic (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kylaq has 999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Kylaq has a mileage of 19.68 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Thar Vs Kylaq
| Key Highlights | Mahindra Thar | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,91,708* | Rs.16,13,824* |
| Mileage (city) | 8 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1997 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kylaq comparison
- Mahindra Thar
- AX Opt Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- AX Opt Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.15 Lakh*
- AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 11.50 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.90 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel (Diesel) 16.15 Lakh*
- Top SellingLX Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 16.12 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 13.16 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top MLD Diesel (Diesel) 15.70 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.29 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.60 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.62 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top MLD Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.15 Lakh*
- AX Opt Convert Top (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- Earth Edition (Petrol) 15.40 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top (Petrol) 15.20 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top AT (Petrol) 16.65 Lakh*
- Earth Edition AT (Petrol) 17 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top AT (Petrol) 16.80 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top AT RWD (Petrol) 14.42 Lakh*
Rs17 Lakh *VS - Skoda Kylaq
- Top SellingClassic (Petrol) 8.25 Lakh*
- Classic Olive Gold (Petrol) 8.34 Lakh*
- Signature (Petrol) 9.85 Lakh*
- Signature Lava Blue (Petrol) 9.94 Lakh*
- Signature AT (Petrol) 10.95 Lakh*
- Signature Lava Blue AT (Petrol) 11.04 Lakh*
- Signature Plus (Petrol) 11.25 Lakh*
- Signature Plus AT (Petrol) 12.35 Lakh*
- Signature Plus Lava Blue (Petrol) 12.44 Lakh*
- Signature Plus Lava Blue AT (Petrol) 12.44 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 12.89 Lakh*
- Prestige AT (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
Rs13.99 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
- RXE CNG (CNG) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL CNG (CNG) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXT Opt CNG (CNG) 8 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,91,708* | Rs.16,13,824* | Rs.12,97,782* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.39,081/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.30,725/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,697/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.95,800 | Rs.56,934 | Rs.47,259 |
| User Rating | Based on 1362 Reviews | Based on 257 Reviews | Based on 508 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | mStallion 150 TGDi | 1.0 TSI | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1997 | 999 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 150.19bhp@5000rpm | 114bhp@5000-5500rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 8 | - | 14 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 9 | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 19.05 | 18.24 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | Double wishbone suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Multi-link, Solid Axle | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Hydraulic | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3985 | 3995 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1820 | 1783 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1855 | 1619 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | 226 | 189 | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Everest White Rage Red Galaxy Grey Deep Forest Desert Fury +1 MoreThar Colours | Brilliant Silver Lava Blue Olive Gold Carbon Steel Deep Black Pearl +2 MoreKylaq Colours | Moonlight Silver With Mystery Black Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Caspian Blue With Mystery Black +4 MoreKiger Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | No | - | - |
| Over Speeding Alert | Yes | - | - |
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | - | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater
Skoda Kylaq
- Fun! 1-litre TSI engine is fun to push hard and puts a smile on your face.
- Practical. Ample space for four 6-footers. Cabin storage is very well thought out too.
- 446-litre boot space is more than sufficient for 4 cabin-sized trolley bags.
- Enough features: sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, 10.1-inch touchscreen.
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs
Skoda Kylaq
- No diesel or CNG options available.
- 1-litre turbo petrol engine can be very thirsty in heavy city traffic. Expect 10kmpl at best.
- Minor annoyances: poor camera quality, noisy seat ventilation blowers spoil the experience.
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