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Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Skoda Kylaq

Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

From ₹6.9 Lakh

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Skoda

Kylaq

From ₹7.59 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki FronxSigma Petrol MT · ₹6.9 Lakh
Skoda KylaqClassic 1.0 TSI MT · ₹7.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Fronx: ₹6.9 Lakh (ahead) Kylaq: ₹7.59 Lakh Fronx ₹69,100 cheaper
Safety Fronx: Not rated yet Kylaq: 5 stars (ahead) ANCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Fronx: 21.79 kmpl (ahead) Kylaq: 19.68 kmpl Claimed
Power Fronx: 90 PS Kylaq: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 113 vs 178 Nm
Boot Fronx: 308 litres Kylaq: 446 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 3,995 mm
Versions Fronx: 12 Kylaq: 13 (ahead) Only Fronx: cng, manual

Pick the Fronx for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Kylaq for the 5-star safety rating, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹6.9 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹7.77 Lakh
₹8.48 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹13,060 a month
₹14,241 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
90 PS
115 PS
Torque
113 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
21.79 kmpl
19.68 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Coupe SUV / Compact Crossover
Sub-Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / CNG
Petrol
Displacement
998 cc (1.0L Boosterjet Turbo) / 1,197 cc (1.2L DualJet)
999 cc (1.0L)
Engine Config
1.0L K10C Direct-Injection Boosterjet Turbo Petrol (100 PS & 148 Nm) with Progressive Smart Hybrid / 1.2L K12N DualJet Petrol (90 PS)
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbocharged TSI Petrol with DOHC 12V
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
9.9 sec (1.0L Turbo MT) / 10.4 sec (Turbo AT)
10.5 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
175 km/h
188 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters (1.0L Turbo) / 5-Speed AGS (1.2L)
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Gears
5 / 6-AT
6
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 1.0L Turbo 6-Speed AT)
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Progressive Smart Hybrid System (with Dual Battery Setup: Lithium-Ion + Lead Acid on 1.0L Turbo)
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers (MQB-A0-IN European Tuning)
Wheel Type
16-inch Geometric Precision-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
17-inch 'Clubsport' Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,995 mm
3,995 mm (Sub-4m length)
Width
1,765 mm
1,783 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,619 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
2,566 mm (Spacious European cabin)
Ground Clearance
190 mm (SUV ground clearance)
189 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
965 kg - 1,060 kg
1,195 kg - 1,245 kg
Boot Space
308 Litres
446 Litres (Largest boot capacity in sub-4m SUV segment, expandable to 1,265 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)
45 Litres
Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.1 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Fronx sold in Australia scored 1 star from ANCAP (2025). A rear seatbelt failed in ANCAP's full-width crash test. JNCAP gave the India-built Fronx sold in Japan 4 stars in 2024, and ASEAN NCAP gave the Indonesian-built Fronx 5 stars in 2025.
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.88/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags on Alpha and Zeta trims (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on lower trims
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants from base model (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, 3-Point Belts all seats)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 25+ Active Safety Features: Multi-Collision Braking MCB, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Roll-Over Protection, ABS with EBD, Brake Disc Wiping)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
No
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Commands
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Wireless App-Connect
Digital Cluster
Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Information Display Cluster with Customizable Views
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Remote Engine Start, Geo-Fencing, SOTA Updates
MySkoda Connect with Live Vehicle Tracking, Geofencing, Driving Score, Valet Mode, SOS Alert
Audio System
Arkamys Surround Sense Premium Sound with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Subwoofer & Custom Equalizer
Sunroof
None
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Dual-Tone Bordeaux & Black Cabin with Premium Fabric Seats and Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Front Row Seat Ventilation in Perforated Leatherette (Segment-First Dual Power Seats)
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents & Fast USB Charging Ports
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Dual-Tier Full LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps with Signature 3-Block 'NEXTre' Crystal DRLs
Full LED Split Headlamps with Signature Modern Solid Crystal Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Horizontal Lightbar
Full LED Horizontal Tail Lamps with Iconic C-Shaped Skoda Crystal Crystalline Light Guide
Fog/DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs & Silver Front/Rear Skid Plates
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, 3D Hexagonal Radiator Grille with Matt Black Accents, Silver Roof Rails & Front/Rear Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
12 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹6.9 Lakh – ₹11.89 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
6 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

Petrol, manual

Sigma Petrol MT₹6.9 Lakh Classic 1.0 TSI MT₹7.59 Lakh Kylaq ₹69,100 more

Petrol, automatic

Delta Petrol AMT₹8.25 Lakh Classic+ 1.0 TSI AT₹9.25 Lakh Kylaq ₹1.00 lakh more

Only the Fronx sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹7.94 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Fronx Sigma Petrol MT against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT

CityFronxKylaqGap
Mumbai₹8.05 Lakh₹8.78 LakhFronx ₹73,057 less
Pune₹8.05 Lakh₹8.78 LakhFronx ₹73,057 less
New Delhi₹7.77 Lakh₹8.48 LakhFronx ₹70,293 less
Bengaluru₹8.27 Lakh₹9.02 LakhFronx ₹75,130 less
Chennai₹8.21 Lakh₹8.96 LakhFronx ₹74,439 less
Hyderabad₹8.31 Lakh₹9.06 LakhFronx ₹75,130 less
Ahmedabad₹7.7 Lakh₹8.4 LakhFronx ₹69,602 less
Kolkata₹7.67 Lakh₹8.36 LakhFronx ₹69,256 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 Fronx or the Kylaq?

The Fronx, by ₹69,100 on the versions compared here: Fronx Sigma Petrol MT at ₹6.9 Lakh against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT at ₹7.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹7.77 Lakh against ₹8.48 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Fronx claims 21.79 kmpl against 19.68 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Fronx: not tested in this form; the Fronx sold in Australia scored 1 star (ANCAP 2025). The Kylaq: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Fronx has up to 6 airbags and the Kylaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Fronx Sigma Petrol MT makes 90 PS and 113 Nm and the Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 3,995 mm. Boot space is 308 litres in the Fronx and 446 litres in the Kylaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹13,060 a month for the Fronx and ₹14,241 for the Kylaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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