Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Nexon

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
44 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl

Terrain Modes

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

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
5.1 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
39952 mm

Width

1765 mm
1804 mm

Height

1550 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2498 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg

Boot Capacity

308 litres
382 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

208 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

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Acoustic Windshield

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

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
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

NCAP Rating

5

BNCAP Rating

5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Spoiler

Stop Lamp

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

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

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
4

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Onboard

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

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Questions you may find useful

1w

Hi Experts, I’m Omkar, and I want to buy a new car. My usage will mainly involve occasional 1,000 km trips to my native place, along with some weekend picnics. Only around 5% of my annual driving will be in the city. My budget is Rs. 8-12 lakh, and my priorities are reliability, highway comfort, safety, and low service costs. Please suggest which would be the better choice for me among the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

7w

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.

11w

Hi, my monthly commute will touch around 1800-2000km. Mostly highway running 70-80 %. I am considering Nexon used car 50k running 2021 XZ model @ 6 lakh. But I am confused as it right choice for me or 2021 model will be good option as it is not E20 complaints . Or should I go for new car also thinking of New exter CNg or Maruti fronx

2w

I drive around 6-8 km daily in heavy traffic in Gurgaon, with a monthly running of around 220-400 km. I am looking to upgrade from an i10 CNG. I want an automatic car with Auto Hold, good suspension, and stable handling. Features such as a defogger, cruise control, and ventilated seats would be good to have. My on-road budget is around Rs. 15 lakh. I am considering the Syros EV HTK, Nexon EV Creative 45, MG Windsor Exclusive, and Victoris VXi AT. I am also considering waiting for the upcoming Bayon AT, XL6 AT, Hyundai Inster, and updated Fronx. Kindly suggest which would be the best option for my requirements.

13w

My budget is around Rs. 15 lakh, and my usage will be approximately 80% city driving and 20% highway driving. I expect to drive less than 1,000 km per month. Given this usage pattern, would choosing a DCT be a good or bad option in the long run? Alternatively, is Tata's wet-clutch DCA a better choice? Torque converter options seem quite limited within my budget. I have considered the following options, but each comes with certain concerns: Skoda Kylaq - I am unsure about its long-term reliability and maintenance. Maruti Suzuki Brezza - Feels somewhat outdated. Maruti Suzuki Fronx - Does not seem to offer enough value for the price. Mahindra XUV 3XO - Concerned about dealer and service support. Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon - Both seem like good options, but I am concerned about long-term gearbox wear and tear. Based on my usage and priorities, which vehicle would you recommend?