Both the Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq claim to be the ‘jack of all trades’, but will they actually master the compact SUV segment, or keep pretending to be the cool kids at the party? Buckle up as we find out.

An in-depth comparison of the Skoda Kylaq as well as the KIA Syros, based on dimensions , performance and safety.

The Kia Syros is the most premium sub-4m SUV in India right now while the Kylaq is Skoda’s first-ever offering in this segment.

The Syros is 22 mm wider and 61 mm taller than the Skoda Kylaq. The Syros also offers 19 litres of extra boot space compared to the Kylaq. Note that the boot figure in Kylaq is counted till the roof, not till the parcel tray.

Skoda has introduced its latest sub-compact SUV, the Skoda Kylaq, in India, with the goal of securing a substantial share of the competitive SUV market. Remarkably, within just 10 days of opening official bookings,

The Kia Syros is a feature-loaded vehicle right from the base variant. The entry-level variant contributes handsomely to volume in the Indian car market, irrespective of the model

The Syros gets two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol which puts out 120hp of power and 172Nm torque. It comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Another engine is a 1.