Skoda Kylaq vs Mahindra XUV 3XO drag race: lights out
There’s no simpler way to compare one car’s performance to another than with a head-to-head quarter-mile race. In this edition of Autocar India’s quarter-mile racing series, we line up some exciting head-to-head contests, beginning with the compact SUV segment. We’ve brought together what are arguably the two most exciting offerings in this segment – the Skoda Kylaq and the Mahindra XUV 3XO – for a battle down the airstrip. Skoda Kylaq vs Mahindra XUV 3XO specifications Skoda Kylaq vs Mahindra XUV 3XO AT: Engine specifications Skoda Kylaq TGDi AT Mahindra XUV 3XO TGDi AT Engine 3 cyls, turbo-petrol 3 cyls, turbo-petrol Displacement (cc) 999 1197 Power (hp) 116 130 Torque (Nm) 178 230 Kerb weight (kg) 1,255 1,410 Power-to-weight (hp per tonne) 92.43 92.13 Torque-to-weight (Nm per tonne) 141.83 163 Gearbox 6-speed torque converter 6-speed torque converter Both the Skoda Kylaq and the Mahindra XUV 3XO use 3-cylinder direct injection, turbo-petrol engin...