Kia Syros vs MG Astor
The Syros is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.42 lakh against ₹9.79 lakh for the Astor. Only the Syros has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Syros claims better mileage (up to 20.75 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Syros higher (9/10 vs 7/10). Only the Astor offers an automatic gearbox.
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Syros vs Astor: specs and prices
| Kia Syros | MG Astor | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.42 L – ₹15.00 L | ₹9.79 L – ₹15.50 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | – | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.65–20.75 km/l | 9.39 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Cheapest automatic | – | ₹13.56 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia Syros or the MG Astor?
- The Kia Syros starts at ₹8.42 lakh ex-showroom; the MG Astor starts at ₹9.79 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Syros or the Astor?
- Syros: 5-star Bharat NCAP; Astor: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Syros or the Astor?
- The Syros is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.42 lakh against ₹9.79 lakh for the Astor. Only the Syros has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Syros claims better mileage (up to 20.75 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Syros higher (9/10 vs 7/10). Only the Astor offers an automatic gearbox. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.