Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Fronx (₹6.85 Lakh – ₹11.98 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon.
- The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 99 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is more efficient on paper — up to 28.51 kmpl vs 24.08 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Nexon has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Nexon has the bigger boot: 382 litres vs 308 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx in short
The Fronx is a Baleno-based crossover coupe sold through Nexa, notable for reviving Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. It straddles the premium hatchback and compact SUV spaces, rivalling the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and even the Nissan Magnite. Sharp pricing and a wide powertrain spread — NA petrol, turbo and CNG — have made it a strong seller.
Full Fronx prices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Fronx or Nexon?
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Fronx vs Nexon — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Fronx — not yet tested; Tata Nexon — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Fronx or the Nexon?
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon. The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 99 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is more efficient on paper — up to 28.51 kmpl vs 24.08 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.