Nissan Magnite vs Renault Kiger

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Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite

Tekna+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol CVT

10.96 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

CVT
CVT

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 hp at 5000 rpm
100 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

152 Nm at 2200 - 4400 rpm
160 hp at 2800 - 3600 rpm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.5 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.22 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
40 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5 m
–

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

Space-saver
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3994 mm
3990 mm

Width

1758 mm
1750 mm

Height

1572 mm
1605 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
205 mm

Kerb Weight

1103 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

336 litres
405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

Cabin Boot Access

12 Volt Port

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Trunk Light

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Cup Holders

–

Sunglass Holder

Door Pockets

Rear Reading Lamp

Powered Tailgate

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Parcel Tray

Electric Tailgate Release

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

Yes with proximity sensors

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

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Airbags

6
6

Driver Airbag

Dual Tone Horn

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

Heads Up Display

Side Airbag

High Beam Assist

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
4

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

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

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Cornering Headlights

Projector Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Functional

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Black

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
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

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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
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

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Arkhamays

CD Player

Speakers

6
4

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-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

SOS Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Emergency Call Button

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Alexa Compatibility

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Geo Fence

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

Between the Kiger and the Magnite, which one has actually aged better design-wise 3 years after launch? Curious what the general consensus is now versus at launch.

•5w

Currently using a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, I am looking to buy a good automatic SUV for around Rs 11 lakh. No AMT. I need an all-rounder car, as I am more of a practical user than a car guy. The Nissan Magnite N Connecta CVT and Renault Kiger Techno CVT are the front-runners. Is spending around Rs 2 lakh more for something like the Venue HX5 DCT worth it? Are there better options?

•6w

Hi everyone! I have a strict budget of Rs. 9 lakh and I'm looking for an automatic car with good safety. So far, I've shortlisted the Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite. Which one would you recommend and why? I'd really appreciate your suggestions, especially if you own or have driven any of these cars. Thanks!

•4w

I am a first-time car buyer looking at used cars under a tight budget of Rs 4-5 lakh. I want an automatic premium hatchback or compact SUV, mainly for city use with an occasional long drive once every two months. High ground clearance would be a plus for my aged parents, although I understand that may not be possible at this budget. I am considering the Hyundai i20 Elite, Maruti Baleno/Toyota Glanza, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. However, I am avoiding the Magnite and Kiger because of concerns about maintenance and serviceability. Which would be the better option?