KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Nexon, Venue, and Sonet have comparable diesel engine options; Venue and Sonet offer more choices
- Hyundai Venue is the most affordable, with top variants priced at Rs 13.43 lakh
- Nexon's rivals come equipped with ADAS features
In September 2023, Tata Motors introduced a facelift for the Tata Nexon, enhancing its features and appeal. However, its competitorsKia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and Maruti Suzuki Brezzaremain strong contenders. If you're considering buying a new car and have your eye on the Tata Nexon but want to know how it stacks up against these rivals, keep reading. We'll answer all your questions and highlight the differences between Nexon and its competitors, helping you make an informed decision. Also, make sure to become a member of our 91Wheels WhatsApp channel to get the latest auto updates.
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Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Prices And Variants
| Models | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
| Price | Rs 8.00 Lakh - Rs 15.60 Lakh | Rs 8.00 Lakh - Rs 15.77 Lakh | Rs 7.94 Lakh - Rs 13.43 Lakh | Rs 8.38 Lakh - Rs 13.98 Lakh |
| Variants | Smart, Smart+, Smat+S, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative+, Creative+S, Fearless, Fearless S, Fearless+, and Fearless+S | HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, and X-Line | E, S, Executive, S+/S(O), S(O) Knight, SX, SX Knight, SX(O), and SX(O) Knight | Lxi, Vxi, Zxi, and Zxi+ |
Among the four models, the Hyundai Venue has the most affordable prices. When comparing the base models, the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet have similar prices. However, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza has a higher starting price of Rs 8.38 lakh. For the top variants, the Hyundai Venue remains the most budget-friendly at Rs 13.43 lakh, while the Kia Sonet is the most expensive at Rs 15.77 lakh.
Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Power And Performance
| Model | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet / Hyundai Venue | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | ||||
| Engine | 1.2L Turbocharged Petrol Engine | 1.5L Diesel Engine | 1.2L Petrol Engine | 1.0L Turbocharged Petrol Engine | 1.5L Diesel Engine | 1.5L Petrol Engine | 1.5L bi-fuel CNG |
| Max Power | 120 ps at 5500 rpm | 115 ps at 3750 rpm | 83 ps at 6000 rmp | 120 ps at 6000 | 116 ps at 4000 rmp | 103.1 ps at 6000 rmp | 100.6 PS at 6000 rmp (Petrol Mode) 87.8 PS at 5500 rmp (CNG Mode) |
| Max Torque | 170 nm at 1750-4000 rpm | 260 nm at 1500-2750 rpm | 115 nm / 113.8 nm at 4200 rmp | 172 nm at 1500-4000 rmp | 250 nm at 1500-2750 rmp | 136.8 nm at 4400 | 136.0 Nm at 4400 rmp (Petrol Mode) 121.5 Nm at 4200 rmp (CNG Mode) |
| Transmission | 5 MT, 6MT, 6AMT, & 7 DCA | 6MT & 6AMT | 5MT | 6iMT & 7DCT | 6MT, 6iMT, & 6AT | 5MT/6AT | 5MT |
Both the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet have a similar range of engine options, giving customers more choices. The Maruti Brezza stands out by offering both petrol and CNG engines. Among the naturally aspirated petrol engines, the Brezza leads with 109 PS of power, thanks to its larger 1.5L engine compared to the 1.2L engines in the others.
For diesel options, except for the Brezza, the Nexon, Venue, and Sonet perform similarly. While there's not much difference in power output among these models, the Venue and Sonet provide a wider range of engine options. For those looking for a CNG option, only the Brezza offers it.
In terms of transmission choices, the Nexon, Sonet, and Venue all have good options. The Nexon turbo engine offers two transmission choices, whereas the Sonet and Venue diesel variants offer three, providing more flexibility for the customer.
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Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Hardware Specifications Comparison
| Hardware | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension (Front) | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Suspension (Rear) | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Torsion Beam & Coil Spring |
| Brakes (Front) | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes (Rear) | Drum | Drum: (HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(O), HTK+) Disc: (HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, X-Line) | Drum | Drum |
| Tyre Size (Front) | 195/60 R16 (Smart & Pure Persona) 215/60 R16 (Creative & Fearless Persona) | 195/65 R15- (HTE, HTE(O)) 215/60 R16-(HTK, HTK(O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, X-Line) | 215/60 R16, 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Size (Rear) | 195/60 R16 (Smart & Pure Persona) 215/60 R16 (Creative & Fearless Persona) | 195/65 R15 (Steel) | 195/65 R15 Styled Wheel Steel (S+) 215/60 R16, Diamond Cut Alloy - (SX(O)), (SX, SX(O)) | 215/60 R16 |
Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Comfort And Convience
| Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Verna | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | |
| Infotainment System | 26.03 cm Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System By HARMAN | 26.03 cm HD Touchscreen Navigation | 20.32 cm HD infotainment system with Bluelink | 22.86 cm smartplay pro+ screen |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Driver Display | 17.78 cm Digital Instrument Cluster | 26.04 cm Full Digital Cluster with Colour LCD MID | Digital cluster with colour TFT MID | MID with TFT Colour Display |
| Lighting | Bi-functional LED headlamps Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature Front Fog Lamps with Cornering | Crown Jewel LED Headlamps Star Map LED DRLS Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps | LED projector headlamps with Cornering LED DRL & positioning lamps Connecting LED tail lamps | Auto Headlamps with folow me Home & Lead Me Dual LED Projector Headlamps Floating LED Day Time Running Lamps Front Fog Lamps (LED) |
| Speakers | 9 JBL Branded Speakers with Subwoofer | 7 Bose speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Sunroof | Voice Assisted Electric Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | Voice enabled smart electric | Electric Sunroof |
| Camera | 360 deg camera | 360 deg camera | 360 deg camera | 360 deg camera |
| Seats | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats | No | No |
| Flip & Fold Seat | 60:40 Flip & Fold Seat | 60:40 Flip & Fold Seat | 60:40 split rear seat | 60:40 split rear seat |
| Climate Control | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control |
| Head-Up Display | No | No | No | Yes |
| Charger | Wireless charger | Wireless charger | Wireless charger | Wireless charger |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Drive Modes | Eco, City, Sport | Normal, City, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport |
In addition to the features listed in the table, the Kia Sonet offers several more perks. It includes a 4-way power adjustable driver seat, power windows for all doors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Kia Connect controls. It also has traction modes for sand, mud, and wet conditions, plus a rear centre armrest with a cup holder.
For the Hyundai Venue, beyond whats listed, you get keyless entry, a cooling glovebox, tilt steering, auto-folding OVRMs with a welcome function, Idle Stop & Go (ISG), and an auto air purifier, among others.
The Tata Nexon comes with additional features like iRA-connected vehicle technology, height-adjustable seat belts for both driver and co-driver, touch-based HVAC controls, an auto-dimming IRVM, a power outlet in the boot, an Xpress Cool function, an air purifier with dust sensors, and more.
The Brezza also offers other features such as an onboard voice assistant, a height-adjustable driver seat, a front centre armrest with sliding storage, a cooled glovebox, an overhead console with a sunglass holder and map light, engine push start/stop with a smart key, and electrically adjustable and foldable OVRMs.
Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Safety Features
| Hyundai Venue | Kia Sonet | |
| Level 1 ADAS | Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist- Cycle (FCA-Cyl) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Lane Following Assist (LFA) High Beam Assist (HBA) Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian (FCA-Pedestrian) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Cyde (FCA-Cyclist) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) High Beam Assist (HBA) Lane Following Assist (LFA) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA |
When comparing safety features, the Tata Nexon falls short of some offerings available in its rivals like the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue. These competitors provide advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that the Nexon and the Maruti Brezza do not offer, which is quite disappointing.
However, the Tata Nexon and its rivals do share several important safety features. These include 6 airbags, a rearview camera, a 360-degree camera, a blind view camera, cruise control, ESP, ISOFIX, central locking, hill hold control, and ABS with EBD, among others. There are other features across these models, which you can explore further if you're interested.
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Tata Nexon Vs Rivals: Dimensions
| Dimension | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Difference (Least/Most) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 3995 | 3995 | 3995 | 3995 | - |
| Width (mm) | 1804 | 1790 | 1770 | 1790 | Least: Hyundai Venue (1770), Most: Tata Nexon (1804) |
| Height (mm) | 1620 | 1642 | 1617 | 1685 | Least: Hyundai Venue (1617), Most: Maruti Suzuki Brezza (1685) |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2498 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | Least: Tata Nexon (2498), Most: Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2500) |
| Boot Space (L) | 382 | 385 | 350 | 328 | Least: Maruti Suzuki Brezza (328), Most: Kia Sonet (385) |
Verdict
While comparisons can highlight clear advantages and disadvantages, the final choice always depends on the customer's needs and budget. If they have a good budget, they should aim for a vehicle that offers the best features, safety, and performance to ensure they get their moneys worth.
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