Renault Kiger vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Renault Kiger (₹5.81 Lakh – ₹10.40 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 Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹1.59 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon.
- The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 99 bhp.
- The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 20.5 kmpl.
- The Tata Nexon has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Renault Kiger has the bigger boot: 405 litres vs 382 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Renault Kiger in short
The Renault Kiger is the price warrior of the compact SUV class, refreshed in 2025 with a bolder face, updated cabin and six airbags. It significantly undercuts the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza while offering a willing 100 PS turbo-petrol and a 405-litre boot. A four-star Global NCAP result counters the budget-badge perception.
Full Kiger 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: Kiger or Nexon?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹1.59 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Kiger vs Nexon — which is safer?
The Renault Kiger scores 4 stars and the Tata Nexon scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Kiger or the Nexon?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹1.59 Lakh lower than the Tata Nexon. The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 99 bhp. The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 20.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.