Tata Nexon vs Renault Kiger

Autocar India
Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.52 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

AMT
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

115 hp at 3750 rpm
100 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
160 hp at 2800 - 3600 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
MPFI

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

–
17.63 kmpl

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

Turning Radius

5.1 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
3990 mm

Width

1804 mm
1750 mm

Height

1620 mm
1605 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm
205 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

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

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Glove Box

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

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

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
4

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Connected LED

–

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

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
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

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL
Arkhamays

CD Player

Speakers

4
4

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

Hi everyone, I'm confused between the Kiger Emotion Turbo CVT (~Rs 12.7 lakh on-road) and the Nexon Creative+ S DCA (~Rs 15.5 lakh on-road). My priorities are safety, a smooth automatic for 90-minute Bangalore traffic, rear-seat comfort, good ground clearance, and occasional ghat/highway trips. Roads are mostly okay but sometimes rough. Is the extra Rs 2.8 lakh for the Nexon DCA justified over the Kiger CVT? I’m particularly interested in owner experiences regarding traffic smoothness, safety/build quality, reliability, service, and ghat performance. Which would you pick and why?

•9w

My daily running is under 40kms and I travel to hills 2 3 times in an year. I am planning to buy an automatic car under 11 lakhs and have 2 cars in my mind which are Tata Nexon amt Pure Plus model and Kiger Techno Turbo CVT model. Which one should I go for?

•8w

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.

•18w

Hello All. I am planning to purchase a sub-4 m SUV. Currently downselected Kiger turbo CVT petrol and 3XO turbo petrol AX5. Mostly driven in the city, with once or twice a month long drives. Both do not exceeding 1000KM a month. While this is not an apple-to-apple comparison, I have pinned down these two basis my 13-14L budget PS. I have rejected the Kylaq for rear seat discomfort.