Skoda Kushaq 1-litre Torque Converter vs 1.5-litre Dual-Clutch Automatic: Real-world Fuel Efficiency Compared

Back in June 2021, Skoda entered the compact SUV segment with the Kushaq in three broad trims: Active, Ambition, and Style. Skoda offers the compact SUV with two turbocharged petrol engines, a 1-litre and the other a 1.5-litre unit. While both get a 6-speed manual as standard, the 1-litre unit gets the choice of a 6-speed torque converter while the other engine gets a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic). Only the top-spec Style variant is currently available with an automatic option for both engines.

In this story, let’s compare the real-world mileage figures of both the automatic transmissions. First, let’s get the basics out of the way:

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Based on the mileage figures achieved by both the powertrain options of the SUV in our tests, the Kushaq’s 1.5-litre equipped version has a marginal edge in both city and highway driving over its smaller counterpart. The larger engine also features cylinder deactivation technology that can switch off two of the four cylinders during a cruise, when the engine’s full performance is not being used. Let’s see what fuel efficiency you can expect depending on your usage:

Although the difference is marginal, the 1.5-litre DSG-equipped variants of the Kushaq prove to be slightly more frugal than their 1-litre 6-speed automatic counterparts, both in the city and on the highway. You do have to pay a significant premium for the more refined engine which also offers more performance:

These fuel economy figures can also vary based on your driving pattern and your car’s health. What kind of fuel efficiency have you been getting from your 1-litre AT or 1.5-litre DSG-equipped variant of the Kushaq? Let us know in the comments below.

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