Renault Kiger vs Tata Nexon Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

The competition in the sub-compact SUV category continues to intensify as the space continues to grow owing to high consumer demand and shifting market trends. Automakers have continued updating their products to meet consumer expectations in India. French automaker, Renault has recently launched the facelift of the Kiger, giving it a sportier look while equipping it with modern amenities. However, the Renault Kiger must compete against Tata Nexon which is one of the most popular cars in the segment. Renault Kiger’s facelift comes on the back of the recent facelift of its MPV sibling, the Renault Triber.

Let’s see how the new 2025 Renaut Kiger fares against the best-selling Tata car in July, the Nexon in India:

The Renault Kiger is powered by two different engine options: a 1.0L three-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine, producing 71 bhp and 96 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission while the 1.0L turbo petrol engine produces 98.6 bhp and 160 Nm mated with a 5-speed MT or a CVT.

The Tata Nexon, on the other hand, is powered by two different engine options: 1.2L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which produces 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. The Tata Nexon's engines are paired with four different transmissions: a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission, a six-speed AMT automatic transmission and a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCA).

The Renault Kiger is equipped with multiple features including a 7-inch TFT digital instrument cluster, wireless charger, an 8-inch touchscreen digital infotainment system, ventilated seats, rear air-conditioning vents, automatic climate control, 360-degree camera, wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, smart access card, six airbags, power windows and reverse parking sensors, among others.

The Tata Nexon on the other hand is equipped with features including a 10.25-inch digital infotainment system, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, digital instrument cluster, cooled glovebox and ventilated seats on the top variant, among others.

The Renault Kiger is priced at Rs 6.29 lakh (ex-showroom) while the Tata Nexon is priced at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). With the gap in price, Renault Kiger is one of the most affordable sub-compact SUVs in India after Nissan Magnite which has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 6.14 lakh.