Maruti S-Presso VXI(O) vs Renault Kwid Neotech RXL - Choose What?

You are in the market to buy yourself a hatchback but on a budget. A strict budget of just Rs 5 lakh, on-road, Delhi, and you have to get everything on offer. Well, the basic features, good engine, resale value and more. Also, they have to look good and more urban in approach. Here, we have sorted out two hatchbacks for you

Thats right, Maruti S-Presso VXI(O) vs Renault Kwid Neotech RXL

Lets start with the
Prices

Maruti S-Presso VXI(O)  Rs 4.97 lakh
Renault Kwid Neotech RXL  Rs 5 lakh

Engine
Maruti S-Presso  1.0L Petrol  67 bhp at 5500 RPM with 90 Nm of torque at 3500 RPM
Renault Kwid  1.0L Petrol  67 bhp at 5500 RPM with 91 Nm of torque at 4250 RPM

Transmission  5-speed manual

Mileage

Maruti S-Presso  21.7 kmpl
Renault Kwid  23 kmpl

Safety
Both the cars get seat belt warning, ABS with EBD, remote central locking, speed-sensing door lock, rear parking sensors and child safety lock. Where the S-Presso steps up in the game is by providing a co-driver side airbag.

Dimension and Capacity
Maruti S-Presso measures 3565 mm in length, 1520 mm in width, 1564 mm in height and 2380 mm in wheelbase. Renault Kwid on the other hand excels in everything except for height. Similarly, the fuel tank capacity of Renault Kwid is more than S-Presso along with the boot space. Both the cars get 14-inch steel wheels.

Exterior Features
On the outside, the Kwid gets LED DRLS, LED taillights which the S-Presso misses out on. Rest remains the same like black door handles, body-coloured bumpers, roof-mounted antenna, halogen headlights and more.

Features
A touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is observed in the Renault Kwid whereas the S-Presso gets a SmartPlay dock music system with Bluetooth and Aux connectivity. Front power windows, black exterior door handles, digital instrument cluster, manual AC, 12V power outlet and others is observed. The Kwid also gets voice command.

Manufacturer Warranty
Maruti S-Presso gets 2 years and 40000 km warranty whereas Renault Kwid gets 2 years or 50000 km warranty.

So which of these hatchbacks should you pick? If you are keen to have a breezy drive, better resale value and service support then Maruti S-Presso is the better choice. If you want a hatchback that looks good, is rich in features and gets a bigger boot space then Renault Kwid is your pick.