Skoda Kylaq — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Fuel bills are the one place the Kylaq asks you to compromise: its sole 1.0 TSI petrol claims 19.68 kmpl — roughly ₹5.3 per km at current pump prices (indicative) — while the Taisor CNG does the same kilometre for around ₹3 and the Sonet diesel claims 24.1 kmpl. There is no CNG, no diesel, no hybrid; eleven variants, one engine. What you get in exchange is the strongest engine-per-rupee deal in the sub-4m class: 116 PS and 178 Nm from ₹7.59 lakh, which works out to 15.3 PS per lakh — more than the Taisor (13.5) or anything else at this starting price.

The body is classic value-Skoda: 3,995 mm long but a wide 1,783 mm, 189 mm of clearance, a 2,566 mm wheelbase and a huge quoted maximum cargo figure of 1,265 litres with the rear bench folded away. It ranks 9th cheapest of 144 SUVs listed, and the spread to ₹12.99 lakh keeps even the loaded car — single-pane sunroof, LED headlamps, cornering fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers — under the psychological ₹13 lakh line. The 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque-converter automatic both carry the same 116 PS state of tune.

Kylaq Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.0 TSI Petrol

999 cc · 116 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm · 178 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 19.68 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Kylaq Dimensions

Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1783 mm · Height: 1619 mm · Wheelbase: 2566 mm · Ground clearance: 189 mm · Boot space: 1265 litres · Fuel tank: 45 litres

Kylaq Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: 5 Star.

Ownership & Running Costs

TSI engines cost more per service than a Maruti K-series; a realistic annual routine budget is ₹8,000-12,000 (indicative)

Comprehensive premiums typically ₹28,000-45,000/year by variant and city (indicative)

At 19.68 kmpl claimed, expect around ₹5.3/km on petrol (indicative) — budget ₹8,000-10,000/month at 1,500-1,800 km

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Kylaq vs Rivals

Kylaq vs Toyota Taisor: From ₹7.43 lakh with a 28.5 km/kg CNG — the running-cost antidote to the Kylaq's thirst, but far less power See the Toyota Taisor.

Kylaq vs Kia Sonet: From ₹7.41 lakh with a 24.1 kmpl diesel option — the high-mileage alternative See the Kia Sonet.

Kylaq vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: From ₹7.4 lakh, 26.9 km/kg on CNG, and a service centre in every tehsil — the safe choice See the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: From ₹7.4 lakh with petrol, CNG and diesel up to 24.08 kmpl — the flexibility play See the Tata Nexon.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Kylaq is the sub-4m SUV we'd actually enjoy owning — the TSI has genuine mid-range shove and the chassis backs it up. But be honest about your fuel budget: at 19.68 kmpl claimed it will cost noticeably more per month than a CNG Taisor or diesel Sonet doing the same duty. Buy it from the middle of the range with the 6-speed AT if the budget stretches — that combination best expresses what this car is for. Skip the base variant; the engine deserves better equipment around it.

• If your monthly running is under about 1,200 km, the fuel-economy gap to rivals costs you little — buy on the driving experience; above that, price in roughly ₹1,500-2,500/month extra fuel vs a CNG rival (indicative)
• Test both gearboxes: the 6-speed MT is slick, but the AT transforms city usability and holds resale interest
• At PDI, inspect panel gaps and underbody paint, and confirm the infotainment and rain-sensing wipers work — electronics are the thing to check on any first-year-of-ownership European badge

Frequently asked questions

Why does the Kylaq only come with one engine?

Skoda offers the 1.0 TSI (116 PS/178 Nm) across all 11 variants, in 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. There is no CNG, diesel or NA petrol — the strategy is one strong engine rather than a spread.

Is the Skoda Kylaq expensive to run?

Relative to its rivals, yes on fuel: 19.68 kmpl claimed vs 28.5 km/kg for the Taisor CNG or 24.1 kmpl for the Sonet diesel. Roughly ₹5.3/km on petrol (indicative). Service costs also run above Maruti/Toyota norms.

What is the Kylaq price range in 2026?

₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh (ex-showroom) across 11 variants, all with the 116 PS 1.0 TSI.

How much luggage space does the Kylaq have?

The listed maximum cargo figure is 1,265 litres with the rear seats folded — a van-like load bay for a sub-4m car. With all five seats up you naturally get a fraction of that.

Kylaq automatic — AMT or proper AT?

A proper 6-speed torque-converter automatic, paired with the same 116 PS TSI as the manual. It is the most affordable non-AMT automatic SUV in this price band.

Which Kylaq variant offers the best value?

The mid-spec trims around ₹10-11 lakh hit the sweet spot — you gain the sunroof and LED lighting without paying top money, and every variant already has the full-fat 116 PS engine.