One of the most successful compact SUVs which has only grown in sales is the Nexon from Tata Motors. Also known as the second safest SUV in the segment, the global NCAP rating for Nexon sticks to 5 stars. But with the growing competition, we thought of drawing a comparison between Renault Kiger vs Tata Nexon.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Kiger | Nexon |
| Length | 3991 mm | 3993 mm |
| Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height | 1600 mm | 1606 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2498 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 209 mm |
| Boot Space | 405-litres | 350-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40-litres | 44-litres |
Even though the Renault Kiger is smaller in length, width and height than Nexon, it still gets an additional 2 mm on wheelbase which accounts for a more sense of space. However, the shoulder space is still better in the Tata Nexon. Where the Kiger stands out is the boot space which sticks to 405 litres as compared to the 350 litres of the Nexon.
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Engine Details
| Model | Kiger | Nexon |
| Petrol Engine | 1.0-litre NA 1.0-litre turbo | 1.2-litre turbo |
| Max. Power | 72 PS 100 PS | 120 PS |
| Max. Torque | 96 Nm 160 Nm 152 Nm (for CVT) | 170 Nm |
| Manual Gearbox | 5-speed 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Automatic Gearbox | AMT CVT | 6-speed AMT |
| Mileage MT | NA 20 kmpl | 17.4 kmpl |
| Mileage AT | NA NA | 16 kmpl |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 |
Renault Kiger gets two available petrol engines - a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated and a more powerful 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The turbo petrol generates 100 PS with a peak torque of 160 Nm while the 1.2-litre turbocharged unit of the Nexon churns out 120 PS with 170 Nm of peak torque.
A 5-speed manual gearbox is available for both the engines of the Kiger whereas the Nexon is equipped with a 6-speed stick shift. A CVT unit is observed with the Kiger and a 6-speed AMT for the Nexon. The turbo petrol engine of the Kiger delivers 20 kmpl whereas the Nexon delivers 17.4 kmpl only. In a way, even though the Kiger isn't that powerful, however, it surely delivers more fuel economy than the Tata Nexon.
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Prices
| Model Name | Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Renault Kiger | Rs 5.45 lakh - Rs 9.55 lakh |
| Tata Nexon | Rs 7.10 lakh - Rs 11.48 lakh |
Renault Kiger is currently the most affordable compact SUV in the Indian market. It starts with a price tag of Rs 5.45 lakh and the top model fetches Rs 9.55 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Tata Nexon starts from Rs 7.10 lakh and it goes up to Rs 11.48 lakh. All prices stick to ex-showroom, Delhi.
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