Kia Syros EVHTK 42 kWh · ₹13.49 Lakh
VinFast VF6VF6 Earth · ₹18.19 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Syros EV: ₹13.49 Lakh (ahead)
VF6: ₹18.19 Lakh
Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh cheaper
Safety
Syros EV: Not rated yet
VF6: 5 stars (ahead)
Bharat NCAP
Range
Syros EV: 443 km
VF6: 463–480 km (ahead)
Claimed
Power
Syros EV: 135 PS
VF6: 174 hp (ahead)
Versions
Syros EV: 7 (ahead)
VF6: 3
Pick the Syros EV for the lower price and more versions.
Pick the VF6 for the 5-star safety rating, more range and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹13.49 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.01 Lakh
₹18.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹23,541 a month
₹31,422 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
135 PS
174 hp
Torque
255 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
443 km
463–480 km
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Compact SUV
Electric Sub-Compact / Compact Crossover SUV
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Battery Rental Option
The HTK is also sold under Battery-as-a-Service at Rs 7,99,000 ex-showroom, with the battery rented separately on a per-km subscription. That price does not include the battery.
Not listed
Motor, Battery & Performance
Battery Options
42 kWh, 51.4 kWh
Not listed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
59.6 kWh Usable High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
LFP / NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Rating, Pininfarina Italian Styling)
Top Speed
Not listed
160 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
8.4 sec (0-100 km/h on Wind and Wind Infinity)
Range & Charging
AC Charging (11 kW)
10 to 100% in about 4.5 hours (51.4 kWh); around 4 hours 10 to 80% on the 42 kWh pack
Not listed
DC Fast Charging (100 kW)
10 to 80% in 39 minutes
Not listed
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not listed
AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 6.0 hours (7.2 kW in 9.0 hours)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
100 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-70% in 24 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 120 km range added in 10 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with One-Pedal Drive Mode
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Gas Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
235/45 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
19-inch 5-Spoke Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 17-inch Alloys (Earth)
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Dimensions & Storage
Length
3995 mm
4,238 mm
Width
1805 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1670 mm
1,594 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2,730 mm (Long 2.73m wheelbase for spacious compact SUV cabin)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
170 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,650 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
350 Litres (expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space
Not listed
0 Litres (No Frunk)
Safety & ADAS
Airbags
6
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, reserved for the range-topping X-Line trim only
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars for adults and 5 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025). No crash-test programme has tested the Syros EV itself.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (27.13/32) and 5 stars for children (44.41/49).
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
7 Airbags Standard across Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity (India-spec; a detailed position-by-position breakdown was not confirmed for this lineup, the global-market Eco/Plus trims this row previously described have 6 and 8 airbags respectively and do not apply to India)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Start Assist HSA, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 12 Features: Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Cockpit
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not listed
Sound System
8-speaker system
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not listed
Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
12.9-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System (Angled towards driver) with VinFast OS & Virtual Assistant
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
Head-Up Display (HUD projecting speed & navigation onto windscreen) + 12.9-inch Central Touchscreen Display
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
VinFast Connected Suite with Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, Battery Telemetry, Smart Navigation with EV Charging Route Planner, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 6-Speaker (Earth)
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Wind Infinity)
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Seat Ventilation & Heating in Vegan Leather (Wind Infinity)
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad in Floating Console Tray)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Headlamps with Signature Flying V-Winged LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs across entire front fascia)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Full-Width Continuous V-Winged 3D LED Tail Lamps across rear tailgate with Illuminated Center V-Badge
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper Satin Chrome Skid Plates, Gloss Black Wheel Arch Cladding, Flush Roof Rails & Push Button Gear Selector on Center Console
Colours, Charging & Warranty
Ownership Option
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) available, lowers upfront cost with an ongoing per-km subscription
Not listed
Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Flap, 400V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
7 Years / 1,60,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Factory Warranty (Industry Leading)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / Unlimited km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km
Choice
Versions
7 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹13.49 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh – ₹20.09 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
7 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Electric
HTK 42 kWh₹13.49 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹4.69 lakh more HTK+ 42 kWh₹14.99 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹3.19 lakh more HTX 42 kWh₹15.99 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹2.19 lakh more HTK+ ER 51.4 kWh₹16.99 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹1.19 lakh more HTX ER 51.4 kWh₹17.99 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹19,100 more HTX+ ER 51.4 kWh₹19.49 Lakh VF6 Wind₹19.59 Lakh VF6 ₹9,100 more X-Line ER 51.4 kWh₹19.99 Lakh VF6 Wind Infinity₹20.09 Lakh VF6 ₹9,100 moreOn-road price in six cities
Syros EV HTK 42 kWh against VF6 VF6 Earth
| City | Syros EV | VF6 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹14.01 Lakh | ₹18.7 Lakh | Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹14.01 Lakh | ₹18.7 Lakh | Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹14.01 Lakh | ₹18.7 Lakh | Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹15.15 Lakh | ₹20.22 Lakh | Syros EV ₹5.07 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹14.09 Lakh | ₹18.78 Lakh | Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹14.11 Lakh | ₹18.81 Lakh | Syros EV ₹4.69 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Syros EV or the VF6?
The Syros EV, by ₹4.69 lakh on the versions compared here: Syros EV HTK 42 kWh at ₹13.49 Lakh against VF6 VF6 Earth at ₹18.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.01 Lakh against ₹18.7 Lakh.
Which has more range?
The VF6 claims 463–480 km against 443 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The Syros EV: not tested in this form; the turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The VF6: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Syros EV has 6 airbags and the VF6 7 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The Syros EV HTK 42 kWh makes 135 PS and 255 Nm and the VF6 VF6 Earth makes 174 hp.
Which is bigger?
The VF6 is 243 mm longer.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹23,541 a month for the Syros EV and ₹31,422 for the VF6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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