Renault Triber Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: MPV Face-off

  • Published August 30, 2019
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Can the Renault Triber take the fight to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga even though it’s a lot more affordable? We peg them against each other on paper to find out

The Renault Triber MPV is quite a niche product thanks to its starting price of Rs 4.95 lakh and a unique 7-seat layout. The Triber promises to be more practical than sub-4 metre B-segment hatchbacks like the Ford Freestyle and Maruti Suzuki Swift. That said, customers looking at MPVs have another option in the form of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. While the Triber doesn’t have any direct rivals, let’s see how it fares on paper when compared to its rival from a segment above, the Ertiga. 

Prices:

 

Renault Triber

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Petrol

Prices (ex-showroom Delhi)

Rs 4.95 lakh to Rs 6.49 lakh

Rs 7.55 lakh to Rs 10.06 lakh

The Renault Triber’s pricing makes it quite a tempting proposition. The Triber’s top-spec variant undercuts the Ertiga’s base-spec variant by a whopping Rs 1.06 lakh. So should you save some cash and head to the Renault showroom? Let’s find out:

Does Small Mean Uncomfortable?:

 

Renault Triber

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Length (mm)

3990

4395

Width (mm)

1739

1735

Height (mm)

1643

1690

Wheelbase (mm)

2636

2740

Boot Space 

84 litres / 625 litres*

209 litres / 550 litres

* with the third row removed.

Longest: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Widest: Renault Triber

Height: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Wheelbase: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The Triber is the smaller model here by a fair margin. But it beats the Ertiga in terms of width and comes close to the Maruti in terms of wheelbase, which are the two main criterias that make for an ideal MPV. Thanks to the sub-4 metre length, the Triber offers a paltry boot space of 84 litres with all three rows up. That said, if it only needs to cater to five people at a time, you could remove the Easyfix third row seats to free up more boot space than the Ertiga with its third row seats folded.

Also, with the Triber's sub-four metre footprint, it is the easier car to park in tighter spaces. Both models also come with slidable middle rows to ensure that last row occupants don’t face any discomfort while getting in or out. The Triber also comes with a modular seating layout which helps it carry various types of cargo. The second row gets 60:40 split functionality while the third can be split 50:50 or be removed completely as well.

Feature Loaded?

 

Renault Triber

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Headlamps

Projector Units with DRLs

Projector Units

Infotainment

8-inch touchscreen

7-inch 

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Yes

Yes

Air Conditioner

Manual AC

Automatic Climate Control

Push Button Start

Yes

Yes

Keyless Entry

Yes

Yes

Multi-info display

Yes

Yes

Tilt adjust steering wheel

Yes

Yes

Rear wash and wipe

Yes

Yes

Electrically Adjustable And Foldable ORVMs 

Electric Adjust only

Yes

Steering mounted audio controls

No

Yes

Alloy Wheels

No

Yes

Both MPVs cover the bases with features like projector headlamps, a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push button start, keyless entry and a multi-info display. They also come with convenience features like tilt-adjustable steering wheel and rear wash and wipe. 

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But it must be mentioned that the Triber misses out on some feel-good features like automatic climate control, electrically foldable mirrors, steering-mounted audio controls and alloy wheels.

Safety First!

 

Renault Triber

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Airbags

4

2

ABS with EBD

Yes

Yes

Rear Parking Sensors

Yes

Yes

Rear view camera

Yes

Yes

ISOFIX

No

Yes

Electronic Stability Program

No

Yes*

Hill Hold Control

No

Yes*

* only in Automatic variants.

Just like the Ertiga, the Triber packs dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors coupled with a rearview camera.The Renault also trumps the Ertiga with two additional airbags. Good job, Renault!

If you pick the Ertiga’s automatic variant, you also get electronic stability program and hill hold control as well. 

Hauling Duties:

 

Renault Triber

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Displacement 

1.0-litre

1.5-litre

Cylinders

3

4

Peak Power

(PS@Max rpm)

72PS@6250rpm

105PS@6000rpm

Peak Torque

(Nm@rpm)

96Nm@3500rpm

138Nm@4400rpm

Transmission

5-speed MT

5-speed MT/4-speed AT

Fuel Efficiency

20kmpl 

19.01kmpl (MT) / 17.99 (AT)

BS6 Compliancy

No

Yes

Most Powerful: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Torquiest: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Most Fuel Efficient: Renault Triber

The above table makes it clear that the Triber’s 1.0-litre engine lags behind the Ertiga’s 1.5-litre unit by a huge margin. Infact, a detailed road test of the Triber with a full load can only prove whether 96Nm of torque will be enough or not. That said, the Ertiga’s 1.5-litre engine comes with Suzuki’s Smart-Hybrid tech for additional torque boost. It also comes with start-stop technology for saving fuel. But it must be mentioned that the Triber betters the Ertiga by a slim margin in terms of fuel efficiency. 

The Ertiga’s unit complies with BS6 emission norms and can be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a conventional 4-speed torque converter. On the other hand, the Triber only comes with a 5-speed manual for now while the AMT variant is slated to launch early next year.

Should You Go For The Triber And Save Some Cash?

The Renault Triber is a practical offering and can be a good alternative to hatchbacks like the Figo, Swift and Grand i10 Nios. But when pitched against the Ertiga, the Triber has some shortfalls. It misses on certain feel-good features. Also, we need to put it through a thorough road test to find if it’s puny 1.0-litre engine will be enough to carry a full load of passengers without running out of breath.

That said, if you intend to use the Triber in the city, its relatively smaller size will surely be a boon. Also, it comes with all the basic features that one could want from a city car. But if you want an all-rounder with enough power, space and features, the Ertiga continues to fit the bill perfectly.  

 

 

 

 

 

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