Kia Syros vs Tata Nexon

In 2026 when choosing between the Kia Syros and Tata Nexon, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Kia Syros Price starts at Rs. 8.4 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE G1.0 Manual, Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs. 7.4 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT. Syros: 998 cc engine, 17.65 to 20.75 kmpl mileage. Nexon: 1199 cc engine, 17.01 to 24.08 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.

Syros vs Nexon Comparison

KEY HIGHLIGHTS	Syros	Nexon
Brand	Kia	Tata
Price	₹ 8.4 Lakhs	₹ 7.4 Lakhs
Mileage	17.65 to 20.75 kmpl	17.01 to 24.08 kmpl
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1199 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic	Manual, Automatic
Cylinders	3	3

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Syros

HTE G1.0 Manual

₹8.40 Lakhs*

*Ex-showroom price

Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT

₹7.40 Lakhs*

*Ex-showroom price

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Specification

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0T-GDi	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Electric Motor
No	No

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode

Mileage (ARAI)
17.65 kmpl	17.44 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)
118 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Drivetrain
FWD	FWD

Turbocharger/Supercharger
Turbocharged	Turbocharged

Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Engine
998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Fuel Type
Petrol	Petrol

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Spare Wheel
Steel, Located in Boot	Steel

Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Wheels
Steel Rims	Steel Rims

Steering Type
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering with 3-Spokes Steering Wheel	Power assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Capacity

Bootspace
447 L	382 litres

No of Seating Rows
2	2 Rows

Seating Capacity
5 Person	5 Person

Doors
5 Doors	5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres	44 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Length
3995 mm	3995 mm

Ground Clearance
189 mm (unladen)	208 mm

Wheelbase
2550 mm	2498 mm

Height
1625 mm	1620 mm

Width
1805 mm	1804 mm

Price (On-Road BreakUp)

On-Road Price
₹9,36,529	₹8,16,274

Ex-Showroom Price
₹8,39,900	₹7,39,990

RTO
₹58,793	₹63,229

Insurance
₹37,336	₹12,555

Accessories Charges
₹0	₹0

FastTag Charges
₹500	₹500

Other Charges
₹0	₹0

EMI

₹20,129

₹17,544

Expert Rating

Pros and Cons

Pros

Feature loaded

Spacious cabin

Large boot

Cons

Polarising body shape

Likely premium pricing

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