Renault Kiger vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

  • Published February 15, 2021
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Let's take a look at how the Kiger performs on paper against a hotly contested segment comprising eight established rivals

Renault has entered the most populated sub-4m SUV segment with the Kiger. While it faces heavy competition from the likes of the Nissan Magnite, Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue, 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

  • Longest: Ford Ecosport (3,998mm)

  • Widest: Mahindra XUV300 (1,821mm)

  • Tallest: Kia Sonet, Ford Ecosport (1,647mm)

  • Longest Wheelbase: Mahindra XUV300 (2,600mm)

  • Largest Boot Space: Renault Kiger (405 litres)

  • 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.

  • Even in width, the Kiger falls short of the rest of the segment.

  • The Kiger stands taller than its sibling, the Magnite, whereas the Sonet and Ecosport lead the pack in height.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Common features include climate control, LED DRLs, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, multi-info display, and keyless entry with push-button start.

  • Cars with Telematics services do not offer features such as remote engine start-stop and cabin pre-cool.

  • 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.

  • The Kia Sonet is the most feature-loaded car in its segment with premium features such as ventilated front seats and the biggest touchscreen on offer.

  • Only the Kia Sonet offers ventilated seats.

Safety Features

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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

  • Common safety features include ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, and at least two airbags.

  • The Kiger gets two more airbags than the Magnite, but it's the XUV300 that comes out on top with seven airbags!

  • 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

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

20 kmpl (MT)

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

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • The Ecosport’s 1.5-litre engine puts out the most power, at 122PS, while the XUV300’s unit is the torquiest at 200Nm.

  • The Renault Kiger joins the Nissan Magnite, Toyota Urban Cruiser, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza 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

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

  • Like the Magnite, the Kiger undercuts the rest of the segment with prices starting from Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom). 

  • The introductory price of the Kiger makes it the most affordable sub-4m SUV in India.

  • 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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