Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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Renault Kwid

Renault Kwid

Climber 1.0 AMT

5.61 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

1.0 Petrol ZXi+ AMT

6.75 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

999 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

N/A
–

Gearbox Type

AMT
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

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

69 hp at 5500 rpm
67hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

92.5 Nm at 4250 rpm
89Nm at 3500rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

22.5 kmpl
26 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

28 litres
32 litres

0-100kph

16.1 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

9.11 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

11.97 s
–

User Reported Mileage

–
21.93 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

twist beam suspension
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

14 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

165/70 R14
175/60 R15

Rear Tyre Size

165/70 R14
175/60 R15

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

3731 mm
3695 mm

Width

1579 mm
1655 mm

Height

1474 mm
1555 mm

Wheelbase

2422 mm
1435 mm

Ground Clearance

184 mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
825 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

279 litres
313 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Roof Grab Handles

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Trunk Light

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
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

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Seat Belt Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Speed Assist System

–

Heads Up Display

–

Side Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Boot Open Warning

–

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rollover Protection System

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Overspeed Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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

Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

–
3

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Puddle Lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Scuff Plates

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Roof Rails

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Projector Headlamps

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Door Handle Finish

Black
Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

Halogen
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

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

Fabric
Fabric

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Ottoman Seats

–

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

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

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Speakers

2
4

Front USB port

Type A
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Branded Music System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
7.0-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Geo Fence

Live Location Sharing

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

In Car Payment

–

App Details

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Summon Mode

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Phone App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

Hello Autocar India Team, I live in Noida, UP, and I am a first-time car buyer. My budget is around Rs. 5-9 lakh, and I am also a new driver. I am looking for an AMT hatchback that is fuel-efficient, offers good space and comfort for occasional trips, is easy to drive, and has low maintenance costs. I have shortlisted the following cars within my budget: - Maruti Suzuki Wagon R AMT - Renault Kwid AMT - Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT - Tata Tiago AMT Which car would be the best for my requirements? Also, will E20 fuel really damage the engine or reduce the mileage of new cars? Please explain.

•13w

I recently purchased a Hyundai Venue HX8 DCT and now want to replace my 10-year-old Hyundai i20 Magna Manual. Since E20 fuel is becoming standard, I am looking for a small, budget-friendly, E20-compliant car that is reliable for Kolkata’s heavy city traffic and can handle potholes and waterlogged roads well. My budget is under Rs. 7.5 lakh. The options I’m considering are the Renault Kwid Climber, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz, Tata Tiago Pure Plus, and Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi. I am also open to better suggestions if there are any.