Advertisement

Spec comparo: Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Hyundai Eon vs Datsun Go

The Renault Kwid has been launched here at Rs 2.56 lakh, ex-Delhi (Read our first drive review here). At this price the Kwid, which is Renault's first A-segment car, will take on tough competition from the segment leading Maruti Suzuki Alto and also from the Hyundai Eon and Datsun Go. The top-spec trim of the Kwid costs Rs 3.53 lakh, making it the second most affordable car of the four after the Alto 800. This car, essentially designed for the Indian market, is built on the CMF-A platform that was developed through the Renault-Nissan alliance.

The Kwid is offered with a 3-cylinder 799cc petrol engine that produces 54PS and 74Nm. In this segment, the Alto is offered with both 800cc and 1.0-litre engines that make 48PS/69Nm and 68PS/90Nm respectively. It's a similar case with the Hyundai Eon, with the 814cc engine producing 56PS/74.5Nm and the 998cc mill making 69PS/94Nm. The Datsun Go gets the largest engine of the lot which at 1,198cc makes 68PS and 104Nm. All the vehicles get a 5-speed manual transmission, with the exception of the Alto K10 which gets a 5-speed AMT as an option. The Kwid too, is expected to get an AMT at a later stage.

Advertisement

On the safety front, all cars get an optional driver's side airbag. On the inside, the Renault Kwid features a segment-first touch-screen infotainment system seen in the Duster and Lodgy. The Kwid also gets a fully digital instrument cluster, which its rivals miss out on. Compared to its rivals, the Renault Kwid has the highest ground clearance of 180mm and the most boot space at 300 litres, while the Datsun Go has the longest wheelbase of 2450mm.

Spec comparo: Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Hyundai Eon vs Datsun Go
  
Datsun Go T
ENGNE
Type 3-cylinder
Engine capacity 1198cc
Valvetrain 4 valves/cyl, DOHC
Max power 67PS
Max torque 104Nm
UNDERPINNINGS
Suspension (F) McPherson strut
Suspension (R) Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear) Disc /Drum
Tyres (F/R) 155/70 R13
PERFORMANCE
0-100kmph 13.9s
Highway FE 20.7kmpl
City FE 17.6kmpl
Overall FE 18.4kmpl
ARAI FE 20.63kmpl
GENERAL DATA
LxWxH (mm) 3785x1635x1485
Wheelbase 2450mm
Kerb Weight 935kg
Ground Clearance 170mm
Boot Space 265L
Price (Ex-delhi) Rs 4.04 lakh
  
Hyundai Eon Sportz
ENGNE
Type 3-cylinder
Engine capacity 814cc
Valvetrain 3 valves/cyl, SOHC
Max power 56PS
Max torque 76Nm
UNDERPINNINGS
Suspension (F) MacPherson strut
Suspension (R) Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear) Disc /Drum
Tyres (F/R) 155/70 R13
PERFORMANCE
0-100kmph 19.08s
Highway FE 24.3kmpl
City FE 15.6kmpl
Overall FE 17.77kmpl
ARAI FE 20.3kmpl
GENERAL DATA
LxWxH (mm) 3495x1550x1500
Wheelbase 2380mm
Kerb Weight 725kg
Ground Clearance -
Boot Space 215L
Price (Ex-delhi) Rs 4.09 lakh
  
Maruti Alto 800 VXi
ENGNE
Type 3-cylinder
Engine capacity 796cc
Valvetrain 4 valves/cyl, SOHC
Max power 48PS
Max torque 69Nm
UNDERPINNINGS
Suspension (F) MacPherson strut
Suspension (R) Gas filled shock
Brakes (Front/Rear) Disc /Drum
Tyres (F/R) 145/80 R12
PERFORMANCE
0-100kmph 18.58s
Highway FE 25.3kmpl
City FE 15.2kmpl
Overall FE 17.25kmpl
ARAI FE 22.74kmpl
GENERAL DATA
LxWxH (mm) 3395x1490x1475
Wheelbase 2360mm
Kerb Weight 725kg
Ground Clearance 160mm
Boot Space -
Price (Ex-delhi) Rs 3.33 lakh
  
Renault Kwid RXT (O)
ENGNE
Type 3-cylinder
Engine capacity 799cc
Valvetrain 4 valves/cyl, DOHC
Max power 54PS
Max torque 74Nm
UNDERPINNINGS
Suspension (F) MacPherson struts
Suspension (R) Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear) Disc /Drum
Tyres (F/R) 155/80 R13
PERFORMANCE
0-100kmph NA
Highway FE NA
City FE NA
Overall FE NA
ARAI FE 25.17kmpl
GENERAL DATA
LxWxH (mm) 3679x1579x1478
Wheelbase 2422mm
Kerb Weight 660kg
Ground Clearance 180mm
Boot Space 300L
Price (Ex-delhi) Rs 3.53 lakh
  

More from OVERDRIVE on the Renault Kwid:

2015 Renault Kwid first drive review (India)

Renault Kwid launched in India at Rs 2.56 lakh

.

Advertisement
Hyundai Eon 2014 Full Spec
Starts Rs 3.29 Lakhs | 814cc | Manual | Manual | 56ps | 74.5Nm | 21.1 Kmpl
Renault Kwid 2022 Full Spec
Starts Rs 4.5 Lakhs | 999cc | Automatic | Automatic | 68ps | 91Nm |
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 2019 Full Spec
Starts Rs 2.94 Lakhs | 796cc | Manual | Manual | 48 ps | 69Nm | 22.05 Kmpl
 
Advertisement
Latest News