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

Team OD Updated: September 24, 2015, 02:37 PM IST

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.

Kwid, DatsunGo, Alto K10, Eon

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.

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