Skoda Kylaq Signature

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Engine

  3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

  Timely services will keep a motor efficient and in top shape.

  Engine Type

  1.0 TSI

  The official title given by the manufacturer in terms of the name of the engine, the displacement and the number of cylinders.

  A bigger displacement and more than four-cylinders generally indicate a performance-oriented engine.

  Fuel Type

  Petrol

  All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

  Drivetrain

  FWD

  Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

  Front-wheel drive (FWD) is most common in mainstream cars while expensive cars or SUVs come with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

  Transmission

  Manual - 6 Gears

  Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

  A manually operated transmission is the most popular type, thanks to its simplicity and low cost. Varied types of automatic transmissions are also available.

  Emission Standard

  BS6 Phase 2

  Set by the Indian Government, this governs the amount of air pollutants released by cars to make the atmosphere safer for humans.

  Turbocharger / Supercharger

  Turbocharged

  Manufacturers today offer turbochargers to boost engine power without affecting its fuel economy. Superchargers are found in more expensive cars but on the downside, they are not very efficient.

  Turbochargers are more effective but require plenty of heat management. Superchargers, meanwhile, offer linear bump in power but they are comparatively more complex.

  Electric Motor

  No

  Tests reveal that electric cars are substantially more efficient than internal combustion engines.

  • Others
    Idle Start/Stop

• Dimensions & Weight
  Length

  3995 mm

  The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

  

  • Length: 3995

  Longer length results in more cabin space. It also adds to straight line stability.

  Width

  1783 mm

  A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

  

  • Width: 1783

  Although more width gives you more lateral space inside the cabin, it makes the car more difficult to park in narrow spots.

  Height

  1619 mm

  The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

  

  • Height: 1619

  Taller the car, the more headroom there is on offer inside the cabin. However, a tall boy stance also affect the car’s centre of gravity which can cause more body roll.

  Wheelbase

  2566 mm

  The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

  

  • Wheelbase: 2566

  The longer the wheelbase, the more space there is inside the cabin.

  Ground Clearance

  189 mm

  It’s the space between the lowest point of the car and the ground.

  

  • Ground Clearance: 189

  If the car has a good amount of clearance, it’s easier for it to clear big speed breakers and overall, deal with bad roads.

• Capacity
  Doors
  5 Doors
  The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.
  
  • Doors: 5
  Seating Capacity
  5 Person
  The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.
  
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  No of Rows

  2 Rows

  Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

  Bootspace

  446 litres

  Boot space defines how practical the car is with respect to how much luggage it can carry.

  

  • Bootspace: 446

  A boot with a large and wide opening is ideal for loading heavy items. Additionally, a lower loading height also makes it easy to put in luggage.

• Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
  Steering Type

  Power assisted (Electric)

  Almost all steering systems in cars today have an assist to help park them better at low speeds - these can be hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or electric.

• Safety
  Overspeed Warning

  1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

  Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

  • Airbags
    6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning

  Yes

  Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

  Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.

• Braking & Traction
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

  Yes

  An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

  ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard