Renault Kiger Vs Rivals: How It Fares Against Maruti Suzuki Fronx And Hyundai Venue?

Launched in 2021, the Renault Kiger is currently the sales driver of Renault in India. This compact SUV debuted with Renualt's global design language at attractive price points, undercutting even some smaller hatchbacks. However, the competition has become stiffer ever since the arrival of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which squarely aims at Kiger with its affordable lower and mid-spec variants. Here, we compare the Kiger vs rivals, Fronx and the petrol versions of another popular sub-four metre SUV that has petrol engine options similar to these two, the Hyundai Venue. Moreover, before moving ahead you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.

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Renault Kiger Vs Rivals: Price

The Renault Kiger has the lowest starting price compared to both Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Hyundai Venue, as well as all the other sub-four-metre SUVs. Even the highest-spec variant of the Kiger is cheaper than some mid-spec variants of Fronx and Venue. In this comparison, the Hyundai Venue is the one for which you must shell out the most money.

Renault Kiger Vs Rivals: Engine And Mileage

Like the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Hyundai Venue, the Renault Kiger also offers naturally aspirated, turbocharged petrol engine options. Starting with the naturally-aspirated versions, the Kiger has the smallest engine, producing the least power and torque outputs. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, with the Fronx and Kiger getting AMT options. While the Kiger's fuel efficiency is higher than Venue's, it trails behind Fronx.

The turbocharged versions have 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engines, with the Venue leading the pack with the highest power and torque outputs. The Kiger is as powerful as the Fronx but has a higher torque output. All three have different automatic transmission options apart from manual gearboxesCVT for Kiger, torque converter for Fronx, and dual-clutch automatic for Venue. The Kiger is more efficient than Venue but less than Fronx.

Naturally-aspirated petrol:

Turbocharged petrol:

Renault Kiger vs Rivals: Dimensions and Road Presence

Compared to both Fronx and Venue, the Renault Kiger has lesser overall length, width and wheelbase, making the former two more spacious, though only marginally. However, where the Kiger simply trumps the Fronx and Venue are ground clearance and boot space, which are significantly higher than the other two.

While the Kiger and Fronx have a more crossover-esque road presence, the Venue has a relatively more upright stance. Unlike the Fronx and Venue, which have individualistic designs, the Renault Kiger shares much of its design language with Kwid, which makes it look like its larger version. All three SUVs have LED headlamps, tail lamps, and machined alloy wheels, though the Kiger misses out on an LED lightbar connecting the tail lamps, which the other two have.

Renault Kiger vs Rivals: Features

The Renault Kiger has fewer comfort, convenience, and safety features than the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Hyundai Venue. While it gets almost all the essentials, the Kiger misses out on trendy features like a sunroof and powered driver's seat, making the Venue the best-equipped SUV in this comparison. While Kiger and Venue get three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), the Fronx is the only one with a head-up display.  

Renault Kiger Key Features

Now let's check out some features you get in the Renault Kiger:

• LED headlamps with split LED DRLs
• 16-inch machined alloy wheels
• LED tail lamps
• 7-inch TFT instrument console
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless charger
• 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system
• Three drive modes  Eco, Normal and Sport

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