Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Tata Nexon price starts at Rs. 7.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Syros, priced at Rs. 8.42 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm and the Nexon a 1199cc engine producing 118.27bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and Nexon, the Nexon is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Syros vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosTata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 7.40 Lakh
Mileage Not Available17.44 kmpl
Engine 998 cc1199 cc
Max power 118bhp@6000rpm118.27bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

Syros vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTE TurboTata Nexon Smart
Rating
9 reviews
199 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 118.27bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6 Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 17.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 195/60 R16
Boot Space 465 Liters 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 16,286 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,315 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 37,406 Syros Insurance Rs. 39,989 Nexon Insurance
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Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6 Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Eco|City|Sports

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
44 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
17.44 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
15
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
12
4
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
465 Liters
382 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
208 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
3
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Live Location
No
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Syros
  • Big on space: among the best rear seat experiences in the segment with recline and ventilation functions
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof plus 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display along with a 5-inch climate control display and front and rear ventilated seats to name a few
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts and also Level 2 ADAS
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Kia Syros
  • Quirky design might not be to everyone’s taste
  • Suspension setup needs improvement
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Kia Syros Better Than Tata Nexon?

54% users have chosen Kia Syros over Tata Nexon in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 346 users have also rated Kia Syros and Tata Nexon on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Nexon has out rated Kia Syros on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Syros Nexon
Mileage 3.5 4.0
Performance 3.5 4.4
Comfort 4.3 4.7
Maintenance 3.5 4.0
Safety 4.3 4.9
Features 2.7 4.3
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Q. Nexon or syros witch better
  • Both the Tata Nexon and Kia Syros are compelling sub-4 metre SUVs, each offering unique features. The Nexon boasts a modern design, revamped interiors, and advanced technology, providing a blend of style, comfort, and safety. On the other hand, the Syros stands out with its boxy SUV design inspired by the EV9, premium features, and a choice of turbo-petrol and diesel engines. Your choice would depend on your preferences for design, features, and engine options.Compare both the cars by clicking to the given link:-https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/kia-syros-vs-tata-nexon
Q. Nexon diesel which variant is good
  • The Tata Nexon diesel is a very capable option, especially for buyers looking for strong performance, good highway mileage, and comfortable long-distance driving. We would recommend taking a test drive to better understand its comfort, engine performance, and overall driving experience. You can also connect with the nearest authorised Tata dealership to check the latest variant availability, pricing, and ongoing offers. You can find your nearest dealership details by clicking on this link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/tata/Delhi
Q. Planning to buy a petrol automatic car... suggest between hyundai venue, mahindra 3xo, tata nexon and kia sonet in terms of safety comfort mileage and after sales service parameters...my use will be more in city drive and few on highways
  • All four cars have notable strengths. The Hyundai Venue offers a refined and smooth drive, ideal for city traffic with good practicality. The Mahindra XUV 3XO provides strong performance, a sturdy SUV feel, and robust build quality, suitable for occasional highway drives. The Tata Nexon excels in safety, balanced comfort, and reliable performance for both city and highway use. The Kia Sonet combines modern features, comfortable interiors, and easy handling in urban conditions. Ultimately, the best choice would depend on your budget and personal preferences. Venue and Sonet are convenient for city-focused driving, while Nexon and XUV 3XO offer enhanced SUV-style presence and robustness for those who prioritize space and performance. We would like to suggest that you take a test drive for a better understanding of the vehicle. Please click on the link to connect with the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/Delhi
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Kia Syros Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon?
Tata Nexon has out rated Kia Syros on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Kia Syros by ₹1.02 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon?
For the HTE Turbo version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Syros produces 118bhp@6000rpm of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Nexon produces 118.27bhp@5500rpm of power and 170Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Syros has better performance.

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