Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq

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

Nissan

Tekton

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Tekton version

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Skoda

Kushaq

From ₹10.69 Lakh

Kushaq version

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Nissan TektonVisia T160 MT · ₹10.49 Lakh

Only differences

Skoda KushaqClassic+ 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Tekton: ₹10.49 Lakh (ahead) Kushaq: ₹10.69 Lakh Tekton ₹20,000 cheaper

Safety Tekton: 5 stars Kushaq: 5 stars Different crash tests

Mileage Tekton: 19.4 kmpl Kushaq: 19.66 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Tekton: 100 PS Kushaq: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 166 vs 178 Nm

Boot Tekton: 700 litres (ahead) Kushaq: 385 litres Length 4,348 vs 4,225 mm

Versions Tekton: 12 Kushaq: 12

Pick the Tekton for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Kushaq for better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹10.49 Lakh

₹10.69 Lakh

On-road in

₹12.05 Lakh

₹12.27 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹20,247 a month

₹20,617 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

100 PS

115 PS

Torque

166 Nm

178 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.4 kmpl

19.66 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Mid-size SUV (C-SUV)

Compact European Performance SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Displacement (T160)

999 cc, 3-Cylinder Turbo-Petrol

Not listed

Displacement (T280)

1,333 cc, 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbo-Petrol

Not listed

Special Tech

Nissan GT-R-derived Mirror Bore Coating cylinder technology on both engines

Not listed

Displacement

Not listed

999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)

Engine Config

Not listed

1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)

Drivetrain

Not listed

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)

0-100

Not listed

8.8 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)

Top Speed

Not listed

185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

6-Speed Manual (T160 & T280) or 6-Speed Wet-Clutch DCT (T280 only)

6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI, Aisin AQ300) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)

Drivetrain

FWD

Not listed

Gears

Not listed

6 / 8-AT / 7-DSG

Paddles

Not listed

Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 8-Speed AT)

Hybrid

Not listed

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on Monte Carlo)

Rear Brakes

Disc (all-wheel disc brakes across the range)

Drum Brakes (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers

Wheel Size

18-inch alloy, 225/55 R18 tubeless radial tyres

Not listed

Ground Clearance

212 mm (unladen)

Not listed

Approach/Departure Angle

26.9° / 34.7°

Not listed

Wheel Type

Not listed

17-inch 'Vega' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Monte Carlo Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

Not listed

205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Not listed

16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,348-4,349 mm

4,225 mm

Width

1,815 mm

1,760 mm

Height

1,674 mm

1,612 mm (with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2,657 mm

2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)

Boot Space

700 L (seats-up, per Nissan India launch materials) or 518 L / 1,789 L seats-folded (per CarDekho spec sheet); see Source Notes

385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 L

Not listed

Ground Clearance

Not listed

188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

Not listed

1,220 kg - 1,305 kg

Fuel Tank

Not listed

50 Litres

Turning Radius

Not listed

5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.49/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49). Bharat NCAP applied the result of its Renault Duster test, which shares the Tekton's structure.

Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.64/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Volkswagen Taigun, before the 2026 facelift.

Airbags

6 Airbags Standard (front, passenger, side, curtain)

6 Airbags Standard across all Signature / Monte Carlo trims (Dual front on base)

ADAS

Level-2 ADAS: Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance, Traffic Sign Recognition (17+ features total, higher trims)

None

ESC/Traction Control

Yes, with Hill Hold Assist and Hill Descent Control

Not listed

Parking Assist

360-Degree Camera with guidelines

Not listed

TPMS

Yes

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ESP/TC

Not listed

Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD)

Camera

Not listed

Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

ISOFIX

Not listed

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch with Google built-in (200+ apps), wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Gaana In-Built

Digital Cluster

10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster

8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Custom Red/Black Monte Carlo Themes

Sound System

6-Speaker ARKAMYS system with integrated Google navigation

Not listed

Climate Control

Dual-Zone Automatic

Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents

Seats

6-Way Powered, Ventilated Front Seats (higher trims)

Not listed

Sunroof

Panoramic Sunroof (higher trims)

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation

Wireless Charging

Yes

Not listed

CarPlay/Android Auto

Not listed

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Not listed

MySkoda Connect with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts, SOS Alert

Audio System

Not listed

6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Dedicated Subwoofer in Spare Wheel Well & Amplifier

Seat Features

Not listed

Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Black & Red Leatherette (Monte Carlo) + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats

Wireless Charger

Not listed

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Tailgate

Powered Tailgate (higher trims)

Not listed

Wipers

Rain-Sensing Wipers

Not listed

Headlights

Not listed

Full LED Crystalline Headlamps with Integrated L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

Not listed

Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Crystalline Facets & Smoked Dark Chrome Accents

Fog/DRLs

Not listed

Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Gloss Black Monte Carlo Roof & Mirrors, Silver Roof Rails & Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

Not listed

4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)

Service Interval

Not listed

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

12 versions

Price range

₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh

₹10.69 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh

Colours

6 colours

8 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

Visia T160 MT₹10.49 Lakh Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT₹10.69 Lakh Kushaq ₹20,000 more

Petrol, automatic

Acenta T280 DCT₹14.99 Lakh Signature 1.0 TSI AT₹15.59 Lakh Kushaq ₹60,000 more

On-road price by city

Tekton Visia T160 MT against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT

City	Tekton	Kushaq	Gap
Mumbai	₹12.26 Lakh	₹12.48 Lakh	Tekton ₹22,400 less
Pune	₹12.26 Lakh	₹12.48 Lakh	Tekton ₹22,400 less
New Delhi	₹12.05 Lakh	₹12.27 Lakh	Tekton ₹22,000 less
Bengaluru	₹12.85 Lakh	₹13.08 Lakh	Tekton ₹23,400 less
Chennai	₹12.97 Lakh	₹13.2 Lakh	Tekton ₹23,600 less
Hyderabad	₹12.99 Lakh	₹13.23 Lakh	Tekton ₹23,600 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 Tekton or the Kushaq?

The Tekton, by ₹20,000 on the versions compared here: Tekton Visia T160 MT at ₹10.49 Lakh against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.05 Lakh against ₹12.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kushaq claims 19.66 kmpl against 19.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Tekton: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Kushaq: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Tekton has 6 airbags and the Kushaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Tekton Visia T160 MT makes 100 PS and 166 Nm and the Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Tekton is 123 mm longer. Boot space is 700 litres in the Tekton and 385 litres in the Kushaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,247 a month for the Tekton and ₹20,617 for the Kushaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.