COMPARISON GUIDE 2024

Skoda Kylaq vs. The Giants: A Mid-Size SUV Showdown

The sub-4 meter SUV segment in India is more crowded than ever. With the arrival of the Skoda Kylaq, the European precision of the 1.0 TSI engine enters a battleground dominated by the reliable Brezza, the powerful XUV 3XO, and the rugged Tata Punch.

The Technical Face-Off (Top Variants)

Feature	Skoda Kylaq (1.0 TSI)	Maruti Brezza (1.5L)	Mahindra XUV 3XO (mStallion)	Tata Punch (1.2L)
Engine	1.0L Turbo Petrol	1.5L NA Petrol	1.2L TGDi Turbo	1.2L NA Petrol
Power (PS)	115 PS	103 PS	130 PS	88 PS
Torque (Nm)	178 Nm	137 Nm	230 Nm	115 Nm
Safety Rating	Expected 5-Star	4-Star (Global NCAP)	5-Star (Bharat NCAP)	5-Star (Global NCAP)
Key USP	Driving Dynamics	Reliability & FE	Raw Power & Features	Value & Compactness

1. Skoda Kylaq: The Enthusiast's Choice

Equipped with the EA211 1.0 TSI engine, the Kylaq offers the best handling in this group. As detailed in our technical guide, this engine requires high-quality maintenance but rewards you with a "European" drive feel that the others lack.

2. Mahindra XUV 3XO: The Feature King

The 3XO currently leads the segment in terms of numbers. With 230Nm of torque and a Level-2 ADAS suite, it is technically superior on paper. It also offers the only panoramic sunroof in this comparison.

3. Maruti Brezza & Tata Punch

Brezza: The safe bet. Its 1.5L K15C engine is not about speed, but about lasting 15 years with minimal service costs.
Punch: While it sits a segment lower in price, its top model competes in safety and road presence. However, its 3-cylinder NA engine feels sluggish compared to the Kylaq’s TSI.

Final Verdict

Buy the Kylaq if you love driving and want a solid, safe European build.
Buy the XUV 3XO if you want the most powerful engine and high-tech features.
Buy the Brezza if you want peace of mind and the best resale value.
Buy the Punch if you want a 5-star safe SUV on a tighter budget.