Maruti Brezza Facelift Vs Skoda Kylaq: Japanese Simplicity Or German Power?

The Maruti Brezza has received a facelift, featuring new equipment, enhancements, and a turbo-petrol engine. With Maruti now making the Brezza in line with current car trends, there’s also one car that everyone is talking about: the Skoda Kylaq. The Kylaq is the smallest car from Skoda, which also has a turbo petrol engine and a feature-packed cabin as well.

So let's compare them and find out which one would be a better pick for you.

Price

• The Brezza starts at Rs 7.40 lakh for the base turbo-petrol manual and goes up to Rs 13.55 lakh for the top-spec petrol automatic.

• The Kylaq starts at Rs 7.59 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.99 lakh for the top-spec automatic variant.

• The Brezza offers a dual-tone option with a black roof for an additional Rs 15,000 based on the variant you select.

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Dimensions

• Both the SUVs are similar in terms of length and width.

• In terms of height, the Brezza is 66 mm taller than the Kylaq.

• The Brezza has a shorter wheelbase by 66 mm than the Kylaq.

If you want to know how the Brezza compares with the previous model as well, check our comparison of it.

Colour Options

• The Brezza offers seven colours to choose from, which include Pearl Arctic White, Bluish Black, Splendid Silver, Magma Grey, Sizzling Red, and newly introduced Vivacious Orange and Lustrous Beige.

• The Kylaq provides six colours, which are Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Cherry Red, Carbon Steel, Deep Black, and Lava Blue.

• The Brezza also offers a dual-tone option with a black roof in Sizzling Red, Lustrous Beige, and Pearl Arctic White.

Powertrain Options

*MT- Manual Transmission, AT- Torque Converter Automatic

• The Brezza now offers a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine along with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre petrol+CNG

• The Kylaq offers a single powertrain, which is a 1-litre turbo-petrol unit mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter.

• The Brezza now gets a new 6-speed manual gearbox across the lineup.

Features Safety

• The Brezza with the facelift offers new equipment such as a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charger, and ventilated front seats.

• The Kylaq, in addition to a similar-sized infotainment system, has 6-way power-adjustable and ventilated front seats.

• With the Brezza, you also get leatherette upholstery, a new automatic climate control switch, and a front centre armrest with storage.

• The Kylaq is also well equipped with a digital driver’s display, ambient lighting, electric sunroof, wireless phone charger, and even paddle shifters.

• In terms of safety, both are equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and rear wiper with a washer as well.

• The Kylaq adds convenience features like rain-sensing wipers, while the Brezza has additional safety features, which include rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, and safe exit warning with the higher variants.

Other Cars To Consider

• Tata Nexon: The most popular SUV, which has multiple powertrain options and offers a feature-loaded and tech-loaded cabin as well.

• Mahindra XUV 3XO: The 3XO has a more powerful engine than most rivals and advanced safety features such as ADAS, and it remains the widest in its segment.

• Hyundai Venue: Offers a modern cabin experience, plenty of convenience features, and multiple engine choices to suit different requirements.

• Kia Sonet: Stands out with its stylish design and feature-rich interior, while offering both petrol and diesel engine options.

• Kia Syros: Offers a quirky personality, with a roomy and high-quality interior, a plethora of equipment, and competent turbo-petrol and diesel engines.

• Nissan Magnite/ Renault Kiger: With accessible pricing, essential features, and a stylish look, these SUVs offer a value-for-money option in this segment.

• Maruti Fronx / Toyota Taisor: With a crossover look and powerful turbo-petrol engine, these SUVs provide power with the Japanese reliability and practicality as well.