Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon: what owners and experts say

Seat comfort

Kylaq: Strongly positiveNexon: Mixed reviews

Kylaq: “the seats are very large, great support. Just check out the shoulder support. So, it's really nice and also gets power adjust for both passenger and driver's seat.”

Nexon: “the back rest is a bit too firm for my liking and it's a bit too narrow so people healthier than me will find these a bit cramped”

Handling

Kylaq: Strongly positiveNexon: Generally positive

Kylaq: “Generally twisty and [Kylaq]... enjoying really pushing it through the corners. Well, not really pushing it but at least having a good flow. A lovely steering, superb body control. So you know you just feel that that solid, reassuring feel.”

Nexon: “the Nexon steering is sharper, its chassis feels tighter and this feels sportier to drive of the two cars... if you're driving on a winding section of road it is the Nexon that will plaster the wider smile on your face”

Parking camera & sensors

Nexon: Generally positiveKylaq: Strongly negative

Nexon: “A slick 360° camera is a talking point on the Nexon”

Kylaq: “വൈഡ് ആംഗിള് ഒരു ക്യാമറ ആണല്ലോ ഇതുള്ളത് മറ്റ് ഓപ്ഷൻസ് ഇല്ല... അതുകൊണ്ട് എനിക്ക് ആദ്യമേ ඒരു ഡിഫിക്കള്റ്റി ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു യൂസ് ചെയ്യാൻ (it's just a single wide-angle camera, no other option -- I had some initial difficulty using it)”

Rear seat space

Nexon: Generally positiveKylaq: Mixed reviews

Nexon: “Even this is a pretty squarish, pretty spacious cabin... in terms of just outright space it's not too bad, headroom not an issue for me, knee room is quite decent as well, there's a good amount of room under the front seats for your feet.”

Kylaq: “in the middle, because the AC vent is provided, those sitting in the middle have to compromise a little. So, you go 100, 150, 200 kilometers, then take a halt... then either change seats or stand for a while”

Which is better, the Kylaq or the Nexon?

Owners and experts rate the Kylaq better for seat comfort and handling, while the Nexon comes out ahead on parking camera & sensors and rear seat space. Go for the Kylaq if seat comfort and handling matter most to you. Pick the Nexon if you care more about parking camera & sensors and rear seat space.

Which is cheaper, the Kylaq or the Nexon?

The Kylaq starts at ₹7.59 lakh and the Nexon at ₹7.39 lakh ex-showroom, so they cost about the same to get into.

How did CarDhoondo compare the Kylaq and Nexon?

We went through 19 owner and expert video reviews of the two cars, tagged every statement by topic, such as mileage or rear seat space, and scored how positive it was. Nobody paid for this comparison and it is not sponsored.