Renault Kiger vs Nissan Magnite vs Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport vs Mahindra XUV300 Features Engines Dimensions Compared
Renault has entered the most populated sub-4m SUV segment with the, the Kiger is aiming to make its mark. It follows in the footsteps of the car it shares its platform with, the Nissan Magnite, which has made a lasting impression with its aggressive pricing.
Dimensions
Renault Kiger |
Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
Hyundai Venue |
Tata Nexon |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser |
Ford EcoSport |
Mahindra XUV300 |
|
Length (mm) |
3991mm |
3994mm |
3995mm |
3995mm |
3993mm |
3995mm |
3998mm |
3995mm |
Width (mm) |
1750mm |
1758mm |
1790mm |
1770mm |
1811mm |
1790mm |
1765mm |
1821mm |
Height (mm) |
1600mm |
1572mm |
1647mm |
1605mm |
1606mm |
1640mm |
1647mm |
1627mm |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2500mm |
2500mm |
2500mm |
2500mm |
2498mm |
2500mm |
2519mm |
2600mm |
Boot space (litres) |
405 litres |
336 litres |
392 litres |
350 litres |
350 litres |
328 litres |
352 litres |
257 litres |
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Longest: Ford Ecosport (3,998mm)
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Widest: Mahindra (1,821mm)
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Tallest: Kia Sonet, Ford Ecosport (1,647mm)
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Longest Wheelbase: Mahindra XUV300 (2,600mm)
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Largest Boot Space: Renault Kiger (328 litres)
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The Kiger is the smallest in length, though not by much. The Ford Ecosport holds the edge over the rest of the segment in terms of length.
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Even in width, the Kiger falls short of the rest of the segment.
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The Kiger stands taller than its sibling, the Magnite, whereas the Sonet and lead the pack in height.
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Despite the smallest exterior dimensions, the Kiger offers the largest boot space, at 405 litres. On the other hand, the Maruti Vitara Brezza and Toyota Urban Cruiser offer the least boot space, 328 litres.
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No difference in dimensions between the Toyota Urban Cruiser and the Maruti Vitara Brezza as the former is based on the latter.
Features
Renault Kiger |
Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
Hyundai Venue |
Tata Nexon |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser |
Ford EcoSport |
Mahindra XUV300 |
|
Headlamps |
LED headlamps with LED DRLs |
LED headlamps with LED DRLs |
LED headlamps with LED DRLs |
Halogen Projector with LED DRLs |
Halogen Projector with LED DRLs |
LED headlamps with LED DRLs |
HID Projector headlamps with LED DRLs |
Halogen Projector with LED DRLs |
Infotainment |
8-inch |
8-inch |
10.25-inch |
8-inch |
7-inch |
7-inch |
8-inch / 9-inch |
7-inch |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (only in the 8-inch) |
Yes |
Audio system |
8-speaker |
8-speaker JBL (optional) |
7-speaker Bose |
4-speaker |
8-speaker |
4-speaker |
4-speaker |
4-speaker |
Sunroof |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Climate Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dual-Zone |
Cruise Control |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Multi-info display |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
Yes (7-inch) |
Yes (7-inch) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Keyless Entry with Push button start |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Automatic Headlamps |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Automatic Wipers |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Connected Car Tech |
No |
Only Telematics |
Yes |
Yes |
Only Telematics |
Optional Telematics |
Yes |
Only Telematics |
Drive Modes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Traction Modes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Wireless Phone Charger |
Optional |
Optional |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Ventilated Seats |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Ambient Lighting |
Yes (only white colour) |
Optional |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Common features include climate control, LED DRLs, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, multi-info display, and keyless entry with push-button start.
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Cars with Telematics services do not offer features such as remote engine start-stop and cabin pre-cool.
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The Kiger misses out on premium features such as a sunroof and ventilated front seats. Even wireless charging and a PM 2.5 AC filter are offered as optional extras.
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The is the most feature-loaded car in its segment with premium features such as ventilated front seats and the biggest touchscreen on offer.
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Only the Kia Sonet offers ventilated seats.
Safety Features
Renault Kiger |
Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
Hyundai Venue |
Tata Nexon |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/ Toyota Urban Cruiser |
Ford EcoSport |
Mahindra XUV300 |
|
Airbags |
4 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Parking Sensors |
Rear |
Rear |
Front and Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
Front and Rear |
Parking Camera |
Yes |
360 degree (4 cameras) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Electronic Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Standard |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitor |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Common safety features include ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, and at least two airbags.
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The Kiger gets two more airbags than the Magnite, but it's the XUV300 that comes out on top with seven airbags
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It joins the Vitara Brezza as the only two cars in the segment to miss out on a tyre pressure monitor system.
Petrol Engine
Note: Renault doesn't offer the Kiger with a diesel. So we've compared only the petrol models.
Renault Kiger |
Renault Kiger Turbo |
Nissan Magnite |
Nissan Magnite Turbo |
Kia Sonet |
Kia Sonet Turbo |
Hyundai Venue |
Hyundai Venue Turbo |
Tata Nexon |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/ Toyota Urban Cruiser |
Ford EcoSport |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Engine |
1.0-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.2-litre |
1.5-litre |
1.5-litre |
1.2-litre |
Power (PS) |
72PS |
100PS |
72PS |
100PS |
83PS |
120PS |
83PS |
120PS |
120PS |
105PS |
122PS |
110PS |
Torque (Nm) |
96Nm |
160Nm |
96Nm |
Up to 160Nm |
115Nm |
172Nm |
113Nm |
172Nm |
170Nm |
138Nm |
149Nm |
200Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
5-speed manual / CVT |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / CVT |
5-speed manual |
6-speed iMT* / 7-speed DCT |
5-speed manual |
6-speed manual / 6-speed iMT* / 7-speed DCT |
6-speed MT / 6-speed AMT |
5-speed MT / 4-speed AT |
5-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
6-speed manual/ AMT |
Fuel Efficiency (Claimed) |
NA |
NA |
18.75 kmpl |
20 kmpl (MT) / 17.7 kmpl (CVT) |
18.4 kmpl |
18.2 kmpl (iMT) / 18.3 kmpl (DCT) |
17.3kmpl |
18.1 kmpl (MT) / 18.0 kmpl (iMT/DCT) |
17.2 kmpl (MT/AMT) |
17.03kmpl (MT)/18.76kmpl (AT) |
15.9kmpl (MT)/14.7kmpl (AT) |
17 kmpl (MT/AMT) |
*iMT: clutchless manual
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The Kiger comes with two 1.0-litre petrol engine options: 72PS/96Nm naturally aspirated and 100PS/160Nm turbo-petrol motors. Both these engines power the Nissan Magnite as well.
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Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The naturally aspirated variants get an AMT and a CVT for the turbo-petrol variants.
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The Ecosport's 1.5-litre engine puts out the most power, at 122PS, while the XUV300's unit is the torquiest at 200Nm.
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The Renault Kiger joins the Nissan Magnite, as the only models in the segment that do not offer a diesel option.
Prices And Verdict
Renault Kiger |
Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
Hyundai Venue |
Tata Nexon |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza / Toyota Urban Cruiser |
Ford EcoSport |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Prices (ex-showroom) |
Rs 5.45 lakh to Rs 9.55 lakh |
Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 9.59 lakh |
Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 13.19 lakh |
Rs 6.86 lakh to Rs 11.66 lakh |
Rs 7.09 lakh to Rs 12.79 lakh |
Rs 7.39 lakh to Rs 11.40 lakh / Rs 8.40 lakh to Rs 11.30 lakh |
Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 11.49 lakh |
Rs 7.95 lakh to Rs 12.45 lakh |
*Price range includes diesel variants as well
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Like the Magnite, the Kiger undercuts the rest of the segment with prices starting from Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
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The introductory price of the Kiger makes it the most affordable sub-4m SUV in India.
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Considering the response to the Nissan Magnite, the pricing of the Kiger, in addition to what it has to offer, makes it a hot prospect in what is otherwise a very competitive segment.
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