Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso vs Renault Kwid (2026)
The classic hatchback shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Ignis if you want the most power (82 bhp).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso if you want the lowest starting price (₹3.50 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 32.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (3 stars).
- Pick the Renault Kwid if you want the biggest boot (279 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Maruti Suzuki Ignis in short
The Ignis was Maruti's NEXA-retailed tallboy hatchback until it was quietly discontinued — production ended on 1 April 2026 and Maruti delisted it on 18 June 2026 after sales halved against SUV-styled rivals like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. Final ex-showroom prices are retained below for reference and used-market research. A new sub-4m SUV (codename Y43) is expected as its spiritual successor.
Full Ignis prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki S-Presso in short
The S-Presso is Maruti's budget 'micro-SUV' styled hatchback, offering tall-boy proportions and higher ground clearance than the Alto at a similar price. It goes up against the Renault Kwid with an SUV-flavoured design pitch. Under the skin it shares the Alto K10's 1.0-litre engine, AMT and CNG options.
Full S-Presso prices & variants →Renault Kwid in short
The Renault Kwid is one of India's most affordable cars, wrapping SUV-inspired styling and a surprisingly large 279-litre boot around a budget hatchback footprint. It battles the Maruti Alto K10 and S-Presso, offering more road presence and a bigger touchscreen than either. The 1.0-litre engine with an easy AMT makes it a painless first car for city duty.
Full Kwid prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Ignis vs S-Presso vs Kwid — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Ignis if you want the most power (82 bhp). Pick the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso if you want the lowest starting price (₹3.50 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 32.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (3 stars). Pick the Renault Kwid if you want the biggest boot (279 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Ignis, S-Presso, Kwid?
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso starts lowest at ₹3.50 Lakh, against ₹4.53 Lakh for the Kwid and ₹5.35 Lakh for the Ignis (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Ignis: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: 3 stars; Renault Kwid: 2 stars.