The Renault Kiger has finally been launched in the Indian market. The SUV entered into the fastest growing sub-4 meter SUV segment. It is based on the CMF-A+ modular platform, which also underpins the Nissan Magnite. The Kiger is one of the most aggressively priced product in its category.
It directly rivals the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and others in the sub-4 meter SUV segment. The Tata Nexon is one of the most popular and high-selling SUVs in the category. In this article, we bring you a specifications, features and dimensions based comparison between the Renault Kiger and the Tata Nexon –
Kiger Vs Nexon Price Comparison
The Tata Nexon is available in petrol and diesel fuel options with manual and automatic gearboxes. The petrol version is priced between Rs 7.10 lakh and Rs 11.46 lakh, while the diesel model is tagged at Rs 8.45 for base model and Rs 12.79 lakh for top-end variant. Also See – Renault Kiger Vs Nissan Magnite
The Renault Kiger is the most affordable SUV in its category. The SUV is available in the price bracket of Rs 5.45 lakh to Rs 9.55 lakh. It is clearly visible that the Renault’s compact SUV will have a huge advantage in terms of pricing over the Nexon.
Kiger Vs Nexon Dimensions
In terms of proportions, the Tata Nexon is 3,994mm in length, 1,821mm in width and 1,617mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm. On the other hand, the Kiger is 3,991mm long, 1,750mm wide, 1,600mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,500mm. The Nexon is 3mm longer, 71mm wider and 17mm taller than the Kiger. Adding to it, the wheelbase is 100mm longer than the French rival.
The Renault Kiger comes with a segment-largest 405-litres of boot space, which is 55-litres more than the Nexon’s 350-litres boot. Both SUVs ride on 17-inch alloys.
Kiger Vs Nexon Specifications
The Renault Kiger is available with two engine options – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. Paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, the 1.0L NA engine produces 72bhp and 96Nm of torque. This version also gets an AMT option. On the other hand, the turbo unit is good for 99bhp and 160Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic.
The Tata Nexon petrol version is propelled by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that is capable of producing 120bhp of power and 170Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission).
Kiger Vs Nexon Mileage
The Kiger’s 1.0L turbocharged with manual gearbox option is claimed to return an impressive fuel economy of 20kmpl. The company hasn’t release the fuel efficiency figures of the CVT version of the SUV. It is expected to deliver around 17-18kmpl. On the other side, the Nexon’s MT and AMT versions return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 17kmpl.
Kiger Vs Nexon Features
The Renault Kiger comes equipped with several high-end features such as LED DRLs, dual-tone bumper, 16-inch alloys, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument console, automatic AC, dual glovebox, cruise control, around view monitor and others. It also gets air purifier and Auditorium 3D sound system by Arkamys.
The Nexon comes fitted with LED headlamps and tail-lamps, faux skid plates, coupe-like roofline, 16-inch dual-tone alloys, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument console, automatic climate control, electric sunroof, push-button start, connected car tech, wearable smart key and others.
