Renault Kwid Facelift vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: Which Mini-Cross Hatch Should You Buy?

Longest: Renault Kwid

Widest: Renault Kwid

Tallest: Maruti S-Presso

Wheelbase:  Renault Kwid

Boot Space:  Renault Kwid

In terms of size, it’s clear from the table above that the Kwid is a size bigger than the S-Presso. It is 166mm longer and 59mm wider than the S-Presso. Even the distance between both the axles are longer by 42mm. However, the Maruti is taller than the Renault by a staggering 74mm. In fact, the Kwid facelift is shorter than its predecessor by 22mm. In terms of boot space, the Kwid beats the S-Presso by a whisker. 

Features:

Both models come loaded with features; common elements include a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, manual HVAC, digital multi-info display, front power windows, remote locking, rear central armrest as well as a USB charger. 

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While the Kwid misses out on steering-mounted audio controls, it packs premium elements like LED DRLs and tail lamps. It also gets optional rear power windows as well. Meanwhile, the S-Presso misses out on a tachometer. 

Safety Features:

	Renault Kwid Facelift	Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
Airbags	Driver + Passenger*	Dual Airbags
ABS with EBD	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Driver and Co-driver Seat Belt warning	Yes	Yes
High-speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Camera	No	Yes

*Optional.

 

 

Safety features on both models include a driver side airbag, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, driver and co-driver seat belt warning as well a high-speed alert. The S-Presso also packs a passenger airbag in the top-spec VXi+ variant while it is an option in the Kwid. However, the Renault Kwid is the only car to come with a rearview camera. 

Engine Options:

	Renault Kwid Facelift 1.0	Maruti S-Presso
Displacement	1.0-litre	1.0-litre
Cylinder	3	3
Power (PS)	68PS @ 5500rpm	68PS @5500rpm
Torque (Nm)	91Nm @ 4250rpm	90Nm @rpm
Transmission Options	5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT	5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT
Fuel Efficiency	NA	21.7kmpl
BS6-Compliancy	No	Yes

 

Both models displace power from a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol unit that develop similar power and torque figures. However, the Kwid’s engine produces its peak torque at a high 4250rpm while the S-Presso’s unit does it at a more relaxed 3500rpm. Both models come mated to a 5-speed manual or an AMT. Special credit must be given to the S-Presso though as it comes with a BS6-compliant engine. 

The Renault Kwid can also be had with an entry-level 0.8-litre engine. It develops 54PS of power and 72Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. 

In terms of fuel efficiency, the S-Presso has a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7kmpl. Renault hasn’t revealed the official fuel efficiency of the Kwid yet. The  numbers will be updated once we get our hands on the facelifted model. 

Prices And Verdict:

	Renault Kwid Facelift 1.0	Renault Kwid Facelift 0.8	Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
Prices (ex-showroom Delhi)	Rs 4.33 lakh to Rs 4.84 lakh	Rs 2.83 lakh to Rs 4.13 lakh	Rs 3.69 lakh to Rs 4.91 lakh

 

Prices for the 1.0-litre Renault Kwid start from Rs 4.33 lakh, which makes it Rs 64,000 more expensive than the S-Presso. However, the 1.0-litre engine in the Kwid is only available in the higher-spec, and consequently pricier, RXT and Climber variants. Tilting things towards the Kwid is the top-spec Climber AMT that is cheaper than the S-Presso’s VXi+ AMT variant by Rs 7,000, making it a good value for money offering. That said, if it’s a lower-spec variant that you’re looking for, the S-Presso seems like a better option thanks to its bigger engine when compared to the base-spec Kwid.