KUV100 NXT Vs Grand i10 Vs Ignis: Spec Comparison

The mid-size hatchbacks segment is one of the most hotly contested in India. It offers a great balance between the affordability of entry-level hatchbacks and the upmarket feel of premium ones. The Maruti Suzuki Swift has ruled this segment for quite a while now, but with its successor arriving soon, we have kept it out of this comparo. After the Swift, the Grand i10 is the car that tops the sales figures, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Ignis. The Mahindra KUV100 remains the least selling car in its segment despite reaching the 50,000 cars milestone in 15 months. To change its fate, Mahindra has now launched the new KUV100 NXT, which looks less quirkier and carries better features than the car it replaces. Let’s take a look at how it stacks up against its prime rivals on paper.

Dimensions:

The new Mahindra KUV100 NXT has grown bigger and is now 35mm longer and 20mm wider than its predecessor. With the current dimensions, it is now identical to the Ignis in length and is the widest car among the three. The overall height of the KUV100 remains the same at 1655mm, making it the tallest. When it comes to luggage carrying capacity, the KUV100 has the smallest boot at 243 litres, but fold the rear seats down and you have an enormous 473-litre trunk, the largest in its segment.

Engines:

Diesel Engine:

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis gets the largest engine but it isn’t the most powerful one. The power figures for all three cars are similar, but the KUV100 gets an extra 2PS of power which is delivered at lower rpm than others. The torque figures for all the three cars are identical. And among the three, the Ignis is the only one to be offered with an AMT gearbox while the KUV100 AMT is expected to launch early next year.

Petrol Engine:

Likewise, power figures for the petrol engines are also similar for all three cars. The Mahindra KUV100 is offered only with a 5-speed manual transmission for now, whereas the other two cars get an automatic transmission option as well. The Ignis gets an AMT gearbox, while the Hyundai Grand i10 has a torque converter. The KUV100 is expected to get AMT early next year.

Features:

The KUV100 NXT falls behind the other two when it comes to features. It has got a fair share of features but lacks automatic climate control, rear parking camera, push-button start, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Ignis is on top as far as features are concerned as it gets LED projector headlamps along with dual airbags and ABS, which are offered as standard across the range. The Grand i10 comes close second with features like rear AC vents, electrically foldable ORVMs and rear parking camera with sensors.

Prices:

Mahindra has priced the KUV100 NXT quite aggressively, making it the most affordable in its segment. While the base variant, the K2, gets the smallest equipment list, the top-spec K8 variant comes with all bells and whistles. The Grand i10 is quite evenly matched to the KUV in terms of pricing and provides the best value for money at this price point.  And finally, the Ignis is the most expensive car of the lot. It is fairly equipped for its price but safety is where it really makes a mark.