Drag Race: Skoda Kushaq vs 2023 Kia Seltos - 1.5-litre turbo-petrol matchup |
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- Опубликовано: 14 дек 2023
- The Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG is among the quickest midsized SUVs. But can the updated Kia Seltos with its new engine pip it to the post?
Camerapersons: Mrityunjay Chakraborty, Mandra Chavan, Abhijeet Kamane, Roshni Manghani, Vijay Bhanage
FPV: Siddhesh Nayak
Producer: Vivek Chavan
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
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Skoda and VW are the best examples of "NEVER GO BY PAPER..." ❤
Well when someone spends more than 2million hard earned money then they look way beyond just this 400 metre drag race. Biggest problem with both Taigun & Kushaq is there size and looks. It’s more of extended hatch than SUV. Inside space, many feature(I can live with it but 90% won’t) is missing in Kushaq. I’d wait for this new Seltos for test crash rating, although new Verna scored a 5 star so hoping Seltos this time will improve. But being a Taigun owner I must tell you VW Taigun or for that matter Kushaq is not as well built as their previous cars like Vento or Polo. So many noises, rattles, cheap hard plastic and major fit and finish issues most of the owners are facing. Also limited service and that too is underwhelming. Than major drawback is its weak AC. I live in central India and here in summers temperatures can be 45 degree Celsius and weak AC on these Skoda VW group cars can really make you go nuts.
@@Aniruddhm Totally accepted brother.. Whatever you've said is absolutely right.. If Koreans can just sort out the safety of their cars, they can just be unstoppable..
Because it is 100 kg lighter and its aerodynamics are good
@@Aniruddhmwhy would spend money on low class quality material in kia
@@sky.1505 did you even try to read and understand what I wrote in my previous comment or just commented without even reading it just for the sake of participating in this conversation?
@2:12 That's German Engineering🔥❤🔥
Absolute bonkers 😂
Need a drag race between virtus 1.5 DSG and verna 1.5 DCT. Verna claims 0-100 in 8 seconds, while virtus says 9 seconds.
Unfortunately Verna will win
Only Manual verna will win
Already done I guess. Verna decimated Virtus.
Verna wins
Verna will destroy the Virtus
The Germans sure know how to put all the available power on the road
Why do they lose to Verna then?
They also know how to grab too much money from customers by putting cheap engine parts.
weight and aerodynamics@@alburaq3290
The Germans also sure do know how to decrease your ban balance
@@alburaq3290 bcoz Verna is about 100kg lighter than virtus and slavia
oh my the kushaq is slightly notable quickly than seltos that was insane 🤯
Bro it is German power the best.
Lol seltos is 89 kgs more heavier see the power yo. weight and torque tk. Weight ratios
Kushaq is 90Kg lighter
@@kargo1517 haha. Then Verna also has more power to weight ratio than virtus that's why Verna won.
Now cry that seltos is heavier than Kushaq,taigun etc..
When Seltos launched with new 1.5 tgdi engine than you all Hyundai,Kia fans said that it is easy win against Kushaq and taigun. Now see the results.
German>>>>>>>>>>>Korean 🤡🤡
@xarvis6538 Power to weight ratio of both the cars are almost similar (114.59BHP/tonne on Kushaq & 115BHP/tonne on seltos). Seltos has slightly better power to weight ratio. Still the Kushaq was pulling way better. That's German Engineering🔥❤🔥
For decades VAG is notorious for underrating it's engine power, a true story would unfold if both were put on a Dyno to find the real power of each engine
No surprise considering the weight advantage and the brilliant dsg tuning of the kushaq
Great work Autocar 👍🏻
Do drag tests more often
The VAG’s DSG is no joke, Kia and Hyundai’s DCT is no where near…
VAG itself is a joke 😂😂
I driven both Verna 1.5 TGDi DCT and Virtus 1.5 TSI DSG. I can tell one thing the shifts speed are same. Verna's gear ratios are shorter than Virtus gear ratios. That's the only difference.
Of course the transmission plays a big role here. Could also test the manuels to see the difference
can you do that in manual mode between the same cars, both manually shifted and a bit mroe experienced drivers?
*it's okay I'm not in for drag race with anyone FEATURES matter* 😂
Lmao 🤣 there’s no fun in winning a drag by 1sec when rest all in the car is absolute shit 😂😂
@@kargo1517not 1 it’s 1/10 sec difference
@@kargo1517 exactly
Could you please capture the reaction times by the drivers too? With cars such close as these that makes a huge difference.
I knew it! Volkswagen group is the best🔥🔥
There’s no car brand globally to beat the VW/Skoda in quality, reliability, after sales service and maintenance. 😂😂
It is cuz German horses are actually understated, unlike the Korean ponies.
What’s the use of having horses inside a shit car ?? 😂😂
Team VW and Skoda all the way 🥳
That 16.45 seconds to quarter mile timing of Kushaq is something else. The Germans sure know what they are doing!
Not german czech republic
😅
@@GaneshGanesh-rz7qe But German Engineering 🔥❤🔥
@@rahulan5026 s the quality and performance is like a german engineering
@@GaneshGanesh-rz7qeSkoda is under VW. VW = German Automobile company!
What does the horsepower have to do with the initial pickup? Even in the last drag race video, Saumil kept saying that the new Seltos was quicker because it has more horsepower than the older model, while in this video, he's wondering why the Seltos is slower inspite of having more horsepower than the Kushaq.
Kushaq has better torque-to-weight ratio
@@sandy91291 yup, that's what I meant.
Yup, I was also thinking about the same, Can't a auto journalist know power always does not win
Seltos is 80 kg heavier thats why it lost, also dsg shifts slightly quicker than dct on the seltos.
@ Power to weight ratio of both the cars are almost similar (114.59BHP/tonne on Kushaq & 115BHP/tonne on seltos). Still the Kushaq was pulling way better. That's German Engineering🔥❤🔥
Me watching these drag races while owning Chevy Beat and Magnite with 57 and 72bhp engines 😂.
Can relate 😅 with our i20 with 82 bhp! 😂
But I hv to say Nissan Magnites Turbo 1L manual gave a good competition to other 1L turbos. Have to appreciate Nissan
we also had Chevy spark. 2009 model. Still working perfectly fine. SO fine that we did;t gave it on exchange for 90k and bought Skoda Kushaq
Tuning matters..Kia looks like tuned more conservatively to protect the gear box. My pick will be the Virtus 1.5 it's pocket rocket.
cool! please do more. we are here to check and support 🎉
It all comes down to weight and the grearbox when the power figures are almost the same.
I knew that Kushaq will win it. Just because of the 1.5 TSi's calibration, that offers solid punch consistently. Shame that a 160 hp 1.5 Tgdi in Seltos couldn't cut it.
Seltos is almost 90kg heavier than Kushaq, and the Torque to weight difference of 10Nm/ton which is considerably high.
german vs korean
@@andromeda6835seltos has more power to weight ratio 🌚
@@rishavsharma6875that's negligible with less torque yo weight ratio
@@xarvis6538 but seltos can't even catch Kushaq in mid. 🙂
Nobody can beat German engineering❤
But people still don't understand
1.5 TSI evo Turbo petrol says a lot about it's performance and that is enough for any other turbo engines
Manuals would have been so much more fun to watch
German engineering is always at its best ❤️🔥
IMO the drivers should be exchanged on the runs so that it becomes a more fair contest.
Bring the manuals
From the VW/Skoda engineering stand point as i explored.
- The seating is designed as per the chasis to add more endurance that adds indirectly to the driving dynamics, stability and ensured safety not just head on collision but also side on, its not added because the vehicle buyer is looking for more space.
- The Skoda and VW do not go even an MM beyond the standard engineering dynamics which adds to the cost.
- The cost is also importantly high because Skoda is a Skoda as they don't comprise on the built and material, though many have told them to localise. They prefer to import the chasis as the strength of the steel they did not want to comprise and the engine is not a copy paste and is refined as the best in class in compared to the world standards @2:12
- It has GNCAP of adult as well as Child first in India (While others only now a days are mentioning about child safety which obviously they did not had )
- The features they offer are only surrounding thier engineering and they just dont keep adding nonsense.
- As a brand VW group is largest group even when you combine all the manufacturing companies in India, it has a depth in engineering hence takes time and do not rush.
- I will be very disappointed if they dont make what they are making today and comprise just because someone have comments on their price and features or to catch up sales figures.
- some last min question that all need to consider is why does VW/Skoda cycle of service of the vehicle is beyound other car manufacturer companies. For example skoda/vw are asks in the intervals of 15k kms where as others are at 10k.
also the mileage is more than any other in its segment how? its enginnering.
Even the paint quality of the cars is so premium after 10 years, this can be tested out. any many more...
- The ratlles and others are ignorable in comparision to the paramount important point "SAFETY", when some one in the car is not safe nothing else matters really.
- Only a crash would show what they are made of as the real engineering of a car is not to be vulnarable to accidents itself as the driving responsiveness and dynamics will safeguard the car itself and no luxury features are needed which are cosmetics.
- I strongly believe in the coming days as the mindset and knowledge of the buyers evolve they will realise what product VW/Skoda are bringing and eventually gain more traction.
** I do respect every other car manufacturer, they are doing their best. But from an engineering stand point VW/Skoda are the best !!
what is the location?
can u do a drag race with honda elevate and another car
That monte carlo is a monster !
Please mention NCAP ratings too
That drone🚀
The seltos isn't in the sports mode by the way 👀
Exactly 😂
It is in sports mode
See at 1:19
S4 is visible clearly which means it's in sports mode
@@Genus-Homo_Species-Sapiensgearbox in sport not engine
Exactly 😂
Seltos must be in sports mode
Actually the fair drag will be when you include 80 kg person with qushaq 😊
same engine of verna right? if so the verna performance is completely advantaged by the aerodynamic design and low wheel base of that car
This is called german engineering 🔥🔥😏
Two Words- ‘flawless engineering’ !
It’s not just a 150 hp car it’s a 150hp German car
Switch to sports mode in that seltos and see the DCT do it's magical thing. It pull like a beast. Evidently the seltos was in normal mode and perhaps quick shifting hence not being able to build that compression to pull from the next gear. The dct gear box in seltos is tuned down for longetivity in eco and normal mode. Switch to sports mode next time. Or even better.. Take manual controls through paddles, just the way the skoda driver was engaging. You will see that extremely refined new tgdi engine in seltos kick in some serious punch once it shifts closer to 6k rpm.
I am no fan boy here. I own the new facelift X-line dct and I have had more than enough drives in my friends kushaq to tell which engine performs better if pushed to it's potential.
The ride quality of kushaq again is better as compared to the stiff low speed rumble creeping in from those gas suspension of the kia.. However it helps the kia handle the body roll well if not better than the kushaq..
Just an opinion. No offense to any kia or skoda fan!
Last time when they race both taigun gt and virtus gt the quarter mile time was around 17teenish seconds having the virtus win.. So will this kushaq beat virtus gt and taigun gt???? Or am I wrong? If then what could be the reason?
Please do bring VERNA 1.5 TGDI MT vs VIRTUS 1.5 TSI MT
Now do, Kushaq vs Taigun
love to see BMW X1(Petrol) vs Nexon EV
A manual drag race of the duo? Waiting.
..
Unfortunately seltos doesn't have manyal with it's turbo. Only dct and imt
@@panther9594creta might get manual with 1.5 turbo. Dcts of Hyundai's are significantly slower than manual while it's opposite for the VW skoda duo
@@arkaprabhamondal4441 very low chances
In the current gen they didn't provide manual with the 1.4 turbo even after it was requested by many customers
Kia provided it in the last gen seltos
What makes u believe hyundai will give manual when their current turbo doesn't have one
@@arkaprabhamondal4441With the creta facelift,they might provide
That's already coming for Verna vs Virtus. Verna already beat Slavia in evo India drag race.
Sir, can you please conduct a drag race of Honda Elevate
Playing drag race in AMT cars 😂
2:12 power to weight ratio??
Are upnext kidhar hai bhai
Simply clever❤
Bring a Meridian Vs Gloster race...
Power / weight ratio of Kushaq is higher than seltos hence better torque / pulling power of Kushaq
It's not about Hp guys it's Torque that matters in acceleration and Hp is mainly for top speed
Probably manuals would have different results?
Bcs of the suspension setup of these 2 cars.
I hope amount of fuel in both cars are identical too. Also weight of the drivers.
Killer Skoda :) even i was shocked by seeing this true raw power of skoda
Skoda is faster but only problem is it is faster to the service centres 😂😂
Please include speed too under time 🙏
Horsepower kicks in the beginning while torque enters after that
Abe ulte
Next do Innova Hycross Hybrid vs XUV 700 Petrol AT
The answer to Soumil is it’s German engineering 2:14
Do rolling race as well
Waiting for Verna vs Virtus turbos
i hope the virtus be winner again because it's considered lighter
@@aimanfitri0ivVerna is lighter than Virtus
@@andromeda6835 maybe we have to find out though anyways
@@aimanfitri0iv 🤞
@@andromeda6835 maybe for reasons due to the quicker engine or something
Happy Kushaq 1.5 owner
Horses in Germany are slightly bigger than Korean Horses...cant blame them.😅
Seltos ac on ?
Skoda kushaq weight :- 1309 kg
Kia Seltos weight :- 1391 kg
Means the KUSHAQ is 82 kg less in weight than the SELTOS thats why kushaq wins. Seltos is only half second slower than kushaq
Yes that's equal to one more passenger in Kushaq
Yea, but seltos also got more Bhp, so that equalizes the race, stops creating your own happiness, and accept the facts
@@arjunhar4866 calculate power to weight , kushaq has more bhp per weight than Seltos. Thats why kushaq wins. Even Verna with this same engine smokes the Slavia/Vertus in drag race as well as top end races
Still no one can beat the Germans when it comes to performance ❤
even non reliability as well !
Verna laughing in the corner 😂😂
Andhbhakt of verna😂@@kargo1517
We need a drag race of hyryder hybrid with its competitors
Loved it
I had to go back to earlier drag races of taigun by auto car India , last race with virtus it clocked ~17.28 but here it performs better , I don’t know what could be the reason??? If any one has knowledge , please enlighten me
Woh taigun thi and yeh Kushaq hai and Kushaq is faster than taigun gt 😂😂
Oh I thought they are both identical in every aspect
@@sunnywoah they are both identical it's just the difference in environmental conditions causing the difference.
We need a drag race in between Innova Hycross vs Mahindra XUV700. Will be an interesting drag race.
MG ZS EV vs Verna 1.5 turbo manual please
I knew the result long before 😂😂😂
I drove both, Engine on seltos is Wayy better tbh. 1.5 TSI feels dead below the turbo zone and isn't fun in moderate traffic.. Seltos pulls hard from get go.. feels so much more fun and lively. drag race is pretty close tbh but the experience is completely different.
I guess it’s in the gearboxes of the 2 cars.
i think the problem is in tyres cause seltos is offered with 18 inch tyres.kushaq is in 17 inch tyres and on the other hand 2023 seltos was offered with 17 inch tyres and less weight
Kushaq OP car hai but features me lagg Karti hai. Skoda features pe dhyan dede to 20 lakh me yahi badhiya SUV rahegi 😅
Drag xuv700 petrol vs VW virtus 1.5 it will be a thrilling race to watch.
Skoda best 😮
seltos is car which should be enjoyed with 1.5 diesel auto
Dammit why haven't y'all uploaded the next video yet 🔥 scorpio vs hycross !!
Why not put the seltos in sports mode? It makes one hell of a difference
Kushaq Vs Elevate pls..
Seltos isn’t in sport mode BTW, not an equal battle…
At the end of drag race both car met with accident, seltos won and went to heaven
Verna turbo dct vs slavia dsg please
Need a drag race between elevate and creta
kushaq has better suspension , gearbox ...its not just the hyped up numbers....its all about how it delivers on road. !!!
vw skoda makes great cars wish their reliability and after sales service was as good
Was the Seltos in Sports mode? 🤔
How 150 hp beats 160 hp .. it's WV magic.. imagine if you are competitive higher HP WV
Skoda Fabia vs polo race needed
Notable point is Seltos is 1391kg heavier.
Kushaq is 1309kg lighter with slightly large engine.
Slavia vs Verna Turbo Manual .. thats a baap of drag race ..
Its already on evo channel
@@manoja538 where?? Share link plz
Nice drag race.
Great engineering from Germans
Why the hell Kia made Seltos that heavy. There is no advantage of that considering its structural strength by Gncap
Feeling bad for you😂😂
@@rishavsharma6875 bad kya hai bhai ismein power to weight ratio name ki cheez hti hai usmein saaf dikh rha pulling power yani ki torque zyda hai kushaq mein to jaani hi thi🙃
@@Car_Factory_007 toh Kia ko bolo kii weight Kam kare. Weight jyada Dene seh bhi kya faida jab 3 star he aayega 🤣🤣.
And same goes with Virtus and Verna. Verna kaa weight ratio jyada hai virtus seh so woh Jeet jaati hai.
@@rishavsharma6875 weight se kbhi bhi safety judge nhi hti it depends upon use of Ultra high strength steel at vulnerable points
And anti-intrusion bar on sides protection areas just like in the case of VW virtus crash test video
@@Car_Factory_007 woh meh bhi janta hu weight seh koi fayda nahi hai safety seh. But atleast Kia, Hyundai should give a strong body structure. Shif power Dene seh kuch nahi hota.
Aab virtus meh bhi 1.5 tsi aata hai which is same as Kushaq and taigun gt and Verna meh bhi 1.5 tgdi aata hai same as seltos turbo dct. But Verna kaa power to weight ratio and troque to weight ratio virtus seh jyada atccha hai so Verna Jeet jaati hai