Maruti Ignis vs Renault KWID
Should you buy Maruti Ignis or Renault KWID? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Ignis price starts at Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Renault KWID price starts Rs 4.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 RXE (Petrol). Ignis has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while KWID has 999 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the KWID has a mileage of 22.3 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Ignis Vs KWID
| Key Highlights | Maruti Ignis | Renault KWID |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.9,02,703* | Rs.7,20,648* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 16 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Maruti Ignis vs Renault KWID comparison
- Maruti Ignis
- Sigma (Petrol) 5.85 Lakh*
- Delta (Petrol) 6.39 Lakh*
- Top SellingZeta (Petrol) 6.97 Lakh*
- Delta AMT (Petrol) 6.89 Lakh*
- Zeta AMT (Petrol) 7.47 Lakh*
- Alpha (Petrol) 7.62 Lakh*
- Alpha AMT (Petrol) 8.12 Lakh*
Rs8.12 Lakh *VS - Renault KWID
- 1.0 RXE (Petrol) 4.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXL Opt (Petrol) 5.10 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXL Opt AMT (Petrol) 5.55 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 RXT (Petrol) 5.55 Lakh*
- 1.0 CLIMBER (Petrol) 5.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 CLIMBER DT (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXT AMT (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- 1.0 CLIMBER AMT (Petrol) 6.33 Lakh*
- 1.0 CLIMBER DT AMT (Petrol) 6.45 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXE CNG (CNG) 5.45 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXL Opt CNG (CNG) 5.79 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 RXT CNG (CNG) 6.29 Lakh*
Rs6.45 Lakh *VS - Maruti Wagon R
- LXI (Petrol) 5.64 Lakh*
- Top SellingVXI (Petrol) 6.09 Lakh*
- ZXI (Petrol) 6.38 Lakh*
- VXI AT (Petrol) 6.59 Lakh*
- ZXI Plus (Petrol) 6.86 Lakh*
- ZXI AT (Petrol) 6.88 Lakh*
- ZXI Plus Dual Tone (Petrol) 6.97 Lakh*
- ZXI Plus AT (Petrol) 7.36 Lakh*
- ZXI Plus AT Dual tone (Petrol) 7.47 Lakh*
- LXI CNG (CNG) 6.54 Lakh*
- Top SellingVXI CNG (CNG) 7 Lakh*
Rs7.47 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.9,02,703* | Rs.7,20,648* | Rs.8,37,320* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.17,560/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.13,718/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.16,280/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.28,233 | Rs.30,504 | Rs.30,980 |
| User Rating | Based on 634 Reviews | Based on 887 Reviews | Based on 449 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.2,125.3 | - |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | VVT | 1.0 SCe | K12N |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1197 | 999 | 1197 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 81.80bhp@6000rpm | 67.06bhp@5500rpm | 88.50bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 16 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 23 | 17 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 20.89 | 22.3 | 24.43 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | - |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | - | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3700 | 3731 | 3655 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1690 | 1579 | 1620 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1595 | 1490 | 1675 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 184 | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Tone Dashboard When the dashboard has two colours of trim it's called a dual tone dashboard. ✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Nexa Blue With Black Roof Glistening Grey Pearl Arctic White Lucent Orange With Black Roof Nexa Blue With Silver Roof +5 MoreIgnis Colours | Fiery Red Dual Tone Fiery Red Metal Mustard Black Roof Ice Cool White Moonlight Silver With Black Roof +5 MoreKWID Colours | Pearl Metallic Nutmeg Brown Pearl Metallic Gallant Red Metallic Silky Silver Pearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma Grey Solid White +4 MoreWagon R Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Navigation With Live Traffic | Yes | - | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | No | - |
| Over Speeding Alert | Yes | Yes | - |
| Remote Door Lock/Unlock | - | Yes | - |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Maruti Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.
Renault KWID
- Exterior boasts SUV-like styling
- Feature-rich cabin includes 8-inch infotainment with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Loaded with segment above features
- Mid-spec variants are well equipped
Maruti Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.
Renault KWID
- NVH levels could’ve been better
- AMT transmission is slow and jerky at times
- Rear seats feel cramped for tall passengers
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Ignis and Renault KWID?
A ) Maruti Ignis price starts at ₹ 5.85 Lakh & Renault KWID price starts at ₹ 4.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Renault KWID is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Ignis and Renault KWID?
A ) The mileage of Ignis is 20.89 kmpl & the mileage of KWID is 22.3 kmpl. Renault KWID gives better mileage than Maruti Ignis.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi