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Should you buy the S-Presso or buy the Kwid? Which Car will be correct for you? Let’s compare the two against each other to find that out!
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Exterior and Interior
As for the S-Presso, it has four rounded square shape element on the front face with logo at the center. It has halogen headlamps with halogen indicators, aerial on top, and the bumpers are faux skid plate. Moving to the side, it has a simple design with not much happening on the body; the S-Presso rides on the 14-inch steel wheels, no alloys on offer. Moving to the rear, it has a C-shaped taillamps with halogen indicators and that’s about it.
From the outside, the Renault Kwid has a LED DRLs with Renault logo at the center and the front face has a spreaded V look. It has halogen headlamps and the bumpers are skid plate finished in black at front. Moving to the side, it has non-functional roof-rails that contributes towards the design, door cladding, and 13-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps with a small roof spoiler.
From the inside, the S-Presso has an 7-inch infotainment system with the instrument cluster above the infotainment system and AC vents right next to it. It doesn’t have the dual-tone dashboard option, Manual Climate Control, round AC vents at the sides, and two charging ports at the front. No rear AC vents on offer, and the rear seats are split in 50:50 ratio with no charging ports at the rear. It has 2-speakers, one in the front and one in the rear, and that’s about it.
As for the Kwid, it has an 8-inch infotainment system placed below the AC vents and the AC vents at the side are in round shape. It doesn’t have the option for dual-tone dashboard, manual climate control, it has one charging port at the front, and rotary dial for gear selector. No rear AC vents are on offer and the rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has a 2 front speakers, and that’s about it.
So, from the outside, and inside, the Kwid looks much better than the S-Presso as from the outside, it’s got a boxy design while the Kwid has a sort of a sportier design. From the inside, the Kwid looks so much better than the S-Presso as the interiors looks outdated and in need of an update.
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Dimensions
| Maruti S-Presso | Renault Kwid | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3565mm | 3731mm |
| Width | 1520mm | 1579mm |
| Height | 1567mm | 1490mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380mm | 2422mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm | 184mm |
| Boot Space | 240 litres | 279 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres – Petrol 55 litres – CNG | 28 litres – Petrol |
| Kerb Weight | 854 kg | 719 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,170 kg | 1,167 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the S-Presso measures 3565mm in length, 1520mm in width, and 1567mm in height. The Kwid measures 3731mm in length which is longer by 166mm, width of 1579mm which is 59mm wide, and height of 1490mm that is shorter by 77mm. The S-Presso has a wheelbase 2380mm, ground clearance of 180mm, and boot space of 240 litres whereas the Kwid has a wheelbase of 2422mm which is longer by 42mm, ground clearance of 184mm that is higher by 4mm, and boot space of 279 litres which is bigger by 39 litres. The S-Presso has a fuel tank of 27 litres of Petrol and 55 litres of CNG while the Kwid only offers petrol fuel option and therefore has 28 litres tank which is just 1 litre bigger. The Kerb weight of the S-Presso is 854 kg, and Gross Weight is 1,170 kg while the Kwid as a kerb weight of 719 kg which is lighter by 135 kg and gross weight of 1,167 kg which is just 3 kg lighter.
So, in Dimensions, the Kwid is bigger in almost everyway, offering more space and comfort for the driver and it’s co-passengers presenting them the option of which model they consider bigger.
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Engine Options
| Maruti S-Presso | Renault Kwid | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre petrol | 1.0-litre petrol |
| Displacement | 998cc | 999cc |
| Power | 65.71 bhp | 67.06 bhp |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, AGS | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 24.76 kmpl – MT 25.3 kmpl – AGS | 21.46 kmpl – MT 22.3 kmpl – AT |
When it comes to engine options, both have one petrol engine on offer. The S-Presso is powered by the 1.0-litre Petrol engine that puts out 65.71 bhp and 89 Nm of torque. It drives the front wheels via an 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 24.76 kmpl fuel efficiency and an Auto Gear Shift (AGS) Gearbox with 25.3 kmpl fuel efficiency. The Renault Kwid on the other hand is powered by the 1.0-litre petrol engine which produce 67.06 bhp and 89 Nm of torque and it drives the rear wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 21.46 kmpl fuel efficiency and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 22.3 kmpl fuel efficiency.
| Maruti S-Presso | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre CNG |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Power | 55.92 bhp |
| Torque | 82.1 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 32.73 km/kg |
Other than the Petrol engine, the S-Presso has one more alternate fuel option, and that is the CNG Fuel. The 1.0-litre CNG engine produces 55.92 bhp and 82.1 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 32.73 km/kg fuel efficiency, and it has no Automatic Gearbox on offer.
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Features
| Features | Maruti S-Presso | Renault Kwid |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size and Type | 14-inch alloy wheels | 13-inch alloy wheels |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch | 8-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Android Auto, Apple Carplay | Wired | Wired |
| AC | Manual | Manual |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 2 speaker sound system | 2 speaker sound system |
When it comes to features, the S-Presso misses out on leather-wrapped steering wheel, and bigger infotainment system. All these are available in the Kwid making it preferrable over the S-Presso.
| Safety Features | Maruti S-Presso | Renault Kwid |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Two Airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-parking camera | Reverse-parking camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | – | Yes |
| TPMS | – | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| All Four Disc Brakes | Front Ventilated Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the S-Presso misses out on Traction Control, and Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Moreover, the S-Presso scored 0 stars NCAP safety rating where as the Kwid has a 1-star NCAP rating. This makes the Kwid safer than the S-Presso and preferrable over the S-Presso.
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki S-Presso | Rs. 4.26 lakh – Rs. 6.12 lakh |
| Renault Kwid | Rs. 4.70 lakh – Rs. 6.33 lakh |
The Maruti S-Presso starts at Rs. 4.26 lakh for the base ‘LXI’ variant and goes up to Rs. 6.12 lakh for the ;VXI Plus (O) Automatic; top variant. The Renault Kwid starts at Rs. 4.70 lakh for the entry-level ‘1.0 RXE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 6.33 lakh for the top variant, ‘Climber Automatic.’ The price difference between the two base model is Rs. 44,000 and Rs. 21,000 for the top model.
As for the warranty, the S-Presso has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 km that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km . The Renault Kwid has a warranty period of 2 years/50,000 that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, it is recommended buy the Renault Kwid as it’s more features, comfort, dimensions, space, and safety on offer with good performance and fuel efficiency. The S-Presso has got almost the same features as the Kwid and has great fuel efficiency with good engine performance. However, the Kwid is safer than the S-Presso as the Kwid’s got 1-star NCAP safety rating than the 0-star NCAP safety rating. Therefore, if you can buy the Renault Kwid, then you should buy the Kwid otherwise you can opt for the Maruti S-Presso. Which one would you choose?
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