Skoda Kylaq Turbo Petrol MT vs Renault Kiger Turbo Petrol MT: Real World Performance Compared
Modified On Jul 04, 2025 09:45 AM By Bikramjit
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Both the Kylaq and Kiger get a 1-litre turbo petrol engine. Let’s find out which SUV among the two is a better performer in real-world conditions
The Skoda Kylaq is a newcomer in the sub-4-metre SUV segment and has indeed proven itself as a performance-oriented and fun-to-drive SUV. It is the first-ever sub-4 metre SUV from our Czech friends and comes equipped with a punchy 1-litre turbo petrol engine. On the other hand, its rival Renault Kiger also packs a similarly sized turbo-petrol engine. But which one packs more punch on the road?
To find out, we put both engines through our stringent real-world tests to see which one comes out on top, and before we see how the results fared, here’s a quick spec check:
| Specifications |
Skoda Kylaq Turbo Petrol MT |
Renault Kiger Turbo Petrol MT |
| Engine |
1-litre turbo-petrol engine |
1-litre turbo-petrol engine |
| Power |
115 PS |
100 PS |
| Torque |
178 Nm |
160 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
As visible, the Kylaq’s turbo petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and it puts out 15 PS and 18 Nm more than the Kiger’s powertrain setup. Let’s check out the results now:
Acceleration Test
| Tests |
Skoda Kylaq Turbo Petrol MT |
Renault Kiger Turbo Petrol MT |
| 0-100 kmph |
10.41 seconds |
11.01 seconds |
| Quarter Mile |
17.33 seconds |
17.90 seconds |
Although both SUVs feature a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a manual transmission, the Skoda Kylaq turned out to be noticeably quicker in our tests. It completed the 0 to 100 kmph run in 10.41 seconds, which is 0.6 seconds faster than the Kiger. The gap widened in the quarter-mile test, where the Kylaq clocked 17.33 seconds while the Kiger finished in 17.90 seconds.
Braking Test
| Tests |
Skoda Kylaq Turbo Petrol MT |
Renault Kiger Turbo Petrol MT |
| 100-0 kmph |
39.43 metres |
45.55 metres |
| 80-0 kmph |
24.32 metres |
27.33 metres |
The Kylaq also proved to be the stronger performer in braking. It came to a standstill from 100 kmph in 39.43 metres, which is over 6 metres shorter than the Kiger’s 45.55 metres. A similar result was seen in the 80 to 0 kmph test, where the Kylaq stopped in 24.32 metres compared to the Kiger’s 27.33 metres.
(Disclaimer: The real-world performance may vary depending on driver, road conditions, vehicles’ health, and weather conditions.)
Price & Rivals
The prices of both the SUVs with the turbo-petrol manual combination are as follows:
| Skoda Kylaq Turbo Petrol MT |
Rs 8.25 lakh to Rs 12.89 lakh |
| Renault Kiger Turbo Petrol MT |
Rs 10 lakh to Rs 10.23 lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
As noticed, the Kylaq offers you the same engine-transmission choice at a more affordable entry price. That said, both these SUVs compete with other sub-4m SUVs like Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Syros, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO as well as Toyota Taisor.
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