Skoda Kushaq vs Competition - Price, Specs, Features Comparison

02 July 2021
By Saransh Goyal
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Skoda has launched the Kuhsaq at a starting price of Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom India). It competes with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Maruti S-Cross and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun. So, let’s compare these compact SUVs and find out which one of these deserves your hard-earned money.

Skoda Kushaq vs Rivals | Price Comparison

Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
					Sigma MT Rs 8.39 lakh
			XL 1.5 MT Rs 9.49 lakh		Delta MT Rs 9.60 lakh
	E 1.5 MT Rs 9.99 lakh	HTE 1.5 MT Rs 9.95 lakh	XV 1.5 MT Rs 9.99 lakh	RXS 1.5 MT Rs 9.86 lakh	Zeta MT Rs 9.95 lakh
Active 1.0 MT Rs 10.50 lakh	EX 1.5 MT Rs 10.96 lakh	HTK 1.5 MT Rs 10.74 lakh		RXZ 1.5 MT Rs 10.46 lakh
				RXE 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 11.27 lakh	Alpha MT Rs 11.15 lakh
	S 1.5 MT Rs 12.19 lakh	HTK+ 1.5 MT Rs 11.79 lakh	XV 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 12.09 lakh	RXS 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 12.05 lakh
Ambition 1.0 MT Rs 12.80 lakh	SX Executive 1.5 MT Rs 13.18 lakh		XV Premium 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 12.99 lakh	RXZ 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 12.65 lakh
	SX 1.5 MT Rs 13.96 lakh	HTX 1.5 MT Rs 13.65 lakh	XV Premium(O) 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 13.99 lakh
Style 1.0 MT Rs 14.60 lakh			XV Premium(O) DT 1.3 Turbo MT Rs 14.19 lakh
		GTX(O) 1.4 Turbo MT Rs 15.35 lakh
Style 1.5 MT Rs 16.20 lakh		GTX+ 1.4 Turbo MT Rs 16.65 lakh
Automatic
					Delta AT Rs 10.83 lakh
					Zeta AT Rs 11.18 lakh
		HTK+ 1.5 iMT Rs 12.19 lakh			Alpha AT Rs 12.39 lakh
			XV 1.3 Turbo CVT Rs 13.94 lakh	RXS 1.3 Turbo CVT Rs 13.65 lakh
Ambition 1.0 AT Rs 14.20 lakh		HTX 1.5 CVT Rs 14.65 lakh	XV Premium 1.3 Turbo CVT Rs 14.64 lakh	RXZ 1.3 Turbo Rs 14.25 lakh
Style 1.0 AT Rs 15.80 lakh	SX 1.5 CVT Rs 15.44 lakh
	SX(O) 1.5 CVT Rs 16.65 lakh
	SX Turbo 1.4 DCT Rs 16.66 lakh
Style 1.5 AT Rs 17.60 lakh	SX(O) Turbo 1.4 DCT Rs 17.70 lakh	GTX+ 1.4 Turbo DCT Rs 17.44 lakh

The Kushaq is the most expensive SUV here while the S Cross is more affordable.
The base variants of Creta, Seltos and Duster undercut the base-spec Kushaq by almost Rs 50,000 while the base-spec Kicks undercuts the Skoda SUV by almost a lakh.
The S Cross undercuts the Kushaq by more than Rs 2 lakh.

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Dimensions Comparison

DIMENSIONS
	Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
Length (mm)	4225	4300	4315	4384	4360	4300
Width (mm)	1760	1790	1800	1813	1822	1785
Height (mm)	1612	1635	1645	1669	1695	1595
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610	2610	2673	2673	2600
Boot Space (L)	385	433	433	400	475	375

The Kushaq is amongst the smallest SUVs here but has one of the largest wheelbases.
The Kicks is the longest and the tallest SUV here while Duster is the widest. Both the SUVs have an identical wheelbase of 2673mm which is the longest in the segment.
The Kushaq also has amongst the smallest boot at 385 litres while the Duster has the biggest boot here.

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Petrol Engine Comparison

	Skoda Kushaq		Hyundai Creta		Kia Seltos		Nissan Kicks		Renault Duster		Maruti S-Cross
Engine	1.0L TSI	1.5L TSI	1.5L NA	1.4 Turbo	1.5LNA	1.4 Turbo	1.5L NA	1.3L Turbo	1.5L NA	1.3L Turbo	1.5L NA
Power	115PS	150PS	115PS	140PS	115PS	140PS	106PS	156PS	106PS	156PS	105PS
Torque	178Nm	250Nm	144Nm	242Nm	144Nm	242Nm	142Nm	254Nm	142Nm	254Nm	138Nm
Transmission	6MT/6AT	6MT/7DSG	6MT/CVT	7DCT	6MT/CVT/6iMT	6MT/7DCT	5MT	6MT/CVT	5MT	6MT/CVT	5MT/4AT
Fuel Economy	17.88kmpl/15.78kmpl	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	18.55kmpl/18.43kmpl

Save for the S Cross, all SUVs here are offered with two petrol engine options.
Talking about the transmission, the Kushaq 1.0 and the S Cross get a torque converter automatic while the Seltos, Creta, Duster and Kicks get CVT.
The Kushaq 1.5 and the Creta-Seltos 1.4 are equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The Seltos is the only SUV here to offer iMT (clutchless manual) transmission.
Although we don’t know FE figures of all the SUVs, the S-Cross should be the most frugal SUV here.

Diesel Engine: The Kushaq is not offered with a diesel engine. Only the Creta and the Seltos are offered with a diesel engine. Both are powered by a 1.5-litre engine making 115PS and 250Nm mated to either a 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT.

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Safety Features Comparison

	Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
Airbags	Up to 6	Up to 6	Up to 6	Up to 4	2	2
ABS with EBD	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Parking Camera	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
360-degree camera	N	N	Y	Y	N	N
Parking sensors	Rear	Rear	Front and rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Electronic stability control	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Hill launch assist	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
ISOFIX child seat anchors	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Rear Disc Brakes	Y	Y	Y	Drum	Drum	Y
Tyre pressure monitoring system	Y	Y	Y	N	N	N
Electronic parking brake	N	Y	N	N	N	N
Blindspot monitor	N	N	Y	N	N	N
Multi-Collision Braking	Y	N	N	N	N	N

In terms of safety, the Kuhsaq, Seltos and Creta seem quite evenly equipped. All three SUVs offer their own set of unique features like front parking sensors (Seltos), electronic parking brake (Creta) and Multi-collision braking (Kushaq).
The S-Cross is the least equipped of the lot.

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Entertainment Features Comparison

	Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
Screen size	10-inch	10.25-inch	10.25-inch	8-inch	7-inch	7-inch
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	Wireless	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Connected tech	Partial with My Skoda Connect App	Y	Y	N	N	N
Sound System	Skoda branded	Bose	Bose	Y	Y	Y
Voice Control	N	Y	Y	N	N	N

The Seltos and the Creta offer more features and a Bose sound system. However, the Kushaq’s 10-inch unit has best look and feel out of the lot.

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Exterior Features Comparison

	Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
Headlamps	Auto LED	Auto LED	Auto LED	Auto LED	Projector halogen	Auto LED
DRLs	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED
Sunroof	SIngle- pane	Panoramic	Single-pane	N	N	N
Alloys	17-inch alloys	17-inch alloys	17-inch alloys	17-inch alloys	17-inch alloys	16-inch alloys
Fog lamps	Halogen with cornering function	LED Projector	LED fog lamps	LED with cornering function	Halogen	LED
Puddle lamps	N	Y	N	N	N	N

Skoda Kushaq Vs Rivals | Interior/Comfort Features Comparison

	Skoda Kushaq	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos	Nissan Kicks	Renault Duster	Maruti S-Cross
AC	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto
Rear AC vents	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Ventilated front seats	Y	Y	Y	N	N	N
Instrument cluster	Analog with MID	Digital	Analog with 7-inch screen	Analog with MID	Analog with MID	Analog with MID
IRVM	Auto-dimming	Auto-dimming	Auto-dimming	Manual day/night	Manual day/night	Auto-dimming
Cruise Control	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Adjustable steering	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & telescopic
Adjustable driver’s seat	Manual with height	8-way electrical	8-way electrical	Manual with height	Manual with height	Manual with height
Reclinable rear seats	N	Y	Y	N	N	N
60:40 Split rear seats	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Air purifier	N	Y	Y	N	N	N
Ambient lighting	Y	Y	Y	N	N	N
Rain sensing wipers	Y	N	Y	Y	N	Y
Paddle shifters	Y	Y	Y	N	N	N
Wireless charging	Y	Y	Y	N	N	N
Multiple Driving modes	N	Y	Y	N	N	N

Hyundai Creta and the Seltos takes the lead when it comes to creature comforts. The Kuhsaq comes in at the second place. The Duster being the oldest is the least equipped offering here.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Saransh Goyal

He is an automobile engineer who likes to write. A born Tifosi, he follows Formula 1 and likes to keep up with upcoming technologies in the world of cars.

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