Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Renault Kiger

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.35 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

998 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

Number of Gears

6
–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
100 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
160 hp at 2800 - 3600 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
40 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
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Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

0-100kph

–
N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent twist beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1765 mm
1750 mm

Height

1550 mm
1605 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
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Boot Capacity

308 litres
405 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

–

Cabin Boot Access

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Sunglass Holder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Glove Box

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

NCAP Rating

–
4

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

Functional

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
4

CD Player

Branded Music System

Arkhamays

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Low Battery Warning

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am considering buying my first four-wheeler, and my budget is under Rs. 10 lakh. My requirement is mainly city driving, with occasional visits to villages and a few trips each year. Please suggest a family car or SUV that is practical for family use while also catering to occasional trips and village driving. I have explored the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Renault Kwid, and now I feel confused about which one to buy. Kindly help me with my dilemma.

Verified
•1w

For your requirements, from your shortlist, the Renault Kiger is the most sensible choice. Your usage is predominantly city driving with occasional village visits and a few trips a year, which means you need a car that is compact and easy to drive in the city, but also robust enough to handle rough roads and occasional bad patches. As you plan to travel with your family too, space is also important, as well as boot volume for luggage. The Kiger strikes that balance very well. It offers a higher ground clearance than hatchbacks like the Wagon R, which makes it more confidence-inspiring on broken village roads, and its compact dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre and park in the city. It also offers more space than most of the other options in this price range. You also get a choice of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines, and given that you travel with family and do occasional long drives, we recommend the turbo petrol, which has some additional punch, yet can be fuel efficient when driven carefully.The Wagon R, Exter and Punch are a size down on the Kiger and thus won't be as suitable for your family, while the Nexon and Fronx will require you to settle for a low variant in your budget. The Renault Kiger is the best value for money you can get at this price, and alternatively, for a similar price, you can also look at its sister car - the Nissan Magnite.

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