Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kylaq

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Skoda Kylaq price starts at Rs. 7.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 17.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar 2025-2026 offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Kylaq delivers 19.68 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar 2025-2026 uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Kylaq a 999cc engine producing 114bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar 2025-2026 and Kylaq, the Kylaq is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar 2025-2026 stands out for performance.

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Thar 2025-2026 vs Kylaq Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharSkoda Kylaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.80 LakhRs. 7.59 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl19.68 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc999 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Thar 2025-2026 vs Kylaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATSkoda Kylaq Classic
Rating
233 reviews
15 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Rs. 7.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 114bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Skoda Kylaq Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 19.68 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 205/60 R16
Boot Space Not Available 446 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 14,682 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 34,501 Kylaq Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.0 TSI
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
999 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
178Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1169-1219 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
19.68 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack&Pinion
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
205/60 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
3.5
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1265 Litres
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
446 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Rod roof
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3995*1783*1619 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2566 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
189 mm
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Multi Collision Brake (MCB)
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1630 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Kylaq
  • Driver’s delight! The Kylaq is fun to drive and those who love driving will enjoy this SUV
  • Performance is punchy and feels confidence inspiring even with a full passenger load
  • Enough cabin space and good seat comfort for a family of 4 adults
  • Well-loaded features list: Single-pane sunroof, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated and powered front seats and more
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX, 5/5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP
Skoda Kylaq
  • Only one engine option, No hybrid, diesel or CNG to choose from
  • Turbo-petrol’s fuel-efficiency in heavy city traffic can drop to 9-10kmpl in real-world conditions
  • Rear camera quality is average
  • Missing features: Surround-view camera, ADAS, head-up display, premium sound system
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Skoda Kylaq Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Kylaq signature plus AT or Taigun Highline AT, Help me to choose. Only thing in taigun i feel is more space, But scared of its issues like rattling brake noises, maintainence , headlight throw etc. Thanks
  • The Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT and the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 Highline AT have similar engine setups, both powered by a 999 cc petrol engine producing 114 bhp at 5000–5500 rpm. The Kylaq offers a slightly higher ARAI-claimed mileage of 19.05 kmpl compared to the Taigun’s 17.23 kmpl. On the other hand, the Taigun comes with a larger fuel tank capacity of 50 litres, while the Kylaq has a 45-litre tank. Both SUVs are strong performers with efficient engines and premium features. To make the best choice for your needs, we recommend taking a test drive of both vehicles at your nearest authorized dealership. You can click on the link to find the nearest authorized dealership.https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers

Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 Vs Skoda Kylaq FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Skoda Kylaq?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Skoda Kylaq is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Skoda Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹10.21 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Skoda Kylaq?
For the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar 2025-2026 produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Classic version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Kylaq produces 114bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 178Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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