Renault Kiger vs Nissan Magnite

Autocar India
Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.40 lakh

Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite

Tekna+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol CVT

10.99 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

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

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.63 kmpl
17.9 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
40 litres

0-100kph

N/A
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
9.5 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
15.22 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.36 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent twist 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
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drums

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

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space-saver

Turning Radius

–
5 m

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3994 mm

Width

1750 mm
1758 mm

Height

1605 mm
1572 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
205 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

405 litres
336 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1103 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Powered Tailgate

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

12 Volt Port

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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

Trunk Light

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Airbags

6
6

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Driver Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Side Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Keep Assist

–

Overspeed Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Passenger Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

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

Front & Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

4
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Black
–

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Headlights

Connected LED

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Rub Strips

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

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

Third Row Seats Split

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

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

4
6

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

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

Over the air (OTA) updates

Emergency Call Button

Alexa Compatibility

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Geo Fence

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

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.

•6w

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?

•8w

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!

•5w

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?