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Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Renault Kiger

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Renault Kiger

Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

From ₹6.31 Lakh

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Renault

Kiger

From ₹5.81 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki DzireLXi Petrol MT · ₹6.31 Lakh
Renault KigerAuthentic Petrol MT · ₹5.81 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dzire: ₹6.31 Lakh Kiger: ₹5.81 Lakh (ahead) Kiger ₹49,600 cheaper
Safety Dzire: 5 stars (ahead) Kiger: Not rated yet Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP
Mileage Dzire: 24.79 kmpl (ahead) Kiger: 19.83 kmpl Claimed
Power Dzire: 82 PS (ahead) Kiger: 72 PS Torque 111.7 vs 96 Nm
Boot Dzire: 382 litres Kiger: 405 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 3,991 mm
Versions Dzire: 11 Kiger: 13 (ahead) Only Dzire: cng, manual

Pick the Dzire for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Kiger for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹6.31 Lakh
₹5.81 Lakh
On-road in
₹7.12 Lakh
₹6.34 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹11,958 a month
₹10,644 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
82 PS
72 PS
Torque
111.7 Nm
96 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
24.79 kmpl
19.83 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sub-4m Compact Sedan
Sub-Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / CNG
Petrol
Displacement
1,197 cc (1.2L 3-Cylinder)
999 cc (1.0L NA & 1.0L Turbo Petrol)
Engine
1.2L Z12E Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DOHC 12V Dual VVT Engine
1.0L Energy NA (72 PS) / 1.0L HMX 3-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol (100 PS & 160 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Sense Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
0-100 km/h
12.2 sec (MT)
10.0 sec (1.0L Turbo MT) / 10.4 sec (CVT)
Top Speed
168 km/h
175 km/h

Transmission

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Easy-R AMT (on 1.0L NA) / X-TRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT on 1.0L Turbo with Paddle Shifters)
Gears
5
5 / 5-AMT / CVT
Paddles
No
Yes (Paddle Shifters on Turbo X-TRONIC CVT)
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring & Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Wheels
15-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
16-inch Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels with Red Wheel Center Caps (on Turbo)
Tyre Size
185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
14-inch Full Size Spare Wheel
15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,995 mm
3,991 mm
Width
1,735 mm
1,750 mm
Height
1,525 mm
1,605 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,450 mm
2,500 mm
Ground Clearance
163 mm
205 mm (Class-leading unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
925 kg - 960 kg
1,012 kg - 1,060 kg
Boot Space
382 Litres (Large practical sedan boot)
405 Litres (Largest boot space in sub-compact SUV segment, expandable to 879 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)
40 Litres
Turning Radius
4.8 m
5.0 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.46/32) and 5 stars for children (41.57/49). It covers the petrol versions, not the CNG Dzire. Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults in 2024.
Pre-facelift car, Global NCAP (2022): 4 stars for adult occupants (12.34/17) and 2 stars for children (21.05/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags)
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
Stability Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, All-Seat 3-Point Seatbelts)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist, Traction Control System TCS, ABS with EBD, Tyre Pressure Monitoring)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D View (Segment-First) & Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Front/Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Command System
8.0-inch Floating High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System with Multi-Sense Profiles
Instrument Cluster
Analogue Twin Dials with 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Multi-Information Display
7.0-inch Full Digital Color TFT Reconfigurable Driver Instrument Display Cluster (Themes change with Drive Modes: Eco, Normal, Sport)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Alexa Skill Integration, Remote Lock/Unlock
My Renault Connected Suite with Geo-fencing, Live Vehicle Tracking, Service Telematics
Audio System
Arkamys Surround Sense Premium 6-Speaker Audio System
3D Sound by Arkamys with 8 Speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters - Auditorium Acoustic Tuning)
Sunroof
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Segment-First for Sub-4m Sedan)
None
Seat Features
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Black & Beige Premium Fabric with Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
Quilted Embossed Fabric Seats with Red Contrast Stitching + 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat & 29 Litres In-Cabin Storage
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with PM2.5 Active Clean Air Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Switch)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Crystal-Vision Multi-Reflector Headlamps with Horizontal 3-Line Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tri-Octa Pure Vision Full LED Headlamps with Integrated Upper LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full 3D LED Y-Shaped Tail Lamps with Smoked Connector Strip
Double C-Shaped 3D LED Tail Lamps with Chrome Garnish
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Functional Roof Rails (50 kg capacity), High Center Console with Armrest & Smart Access Keycard with Walk-Away Auto Lock

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 7 Years / Unlimited km via Renault Forever Additional Warranty)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
11 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹6.31 Lakh – ₹9.54 Lakh
₹5.81 Lakh – ₹10.4 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

LXi Petrol MT₹6.31 Lakh Evolution Petrol MT₹6.59 Lakh Kiger ₹28,400 more

Petrol, automatic

VXi Petrol AMT₹7.72 Lakh Evolution+ Petrol AMT₹7.49 Lakh Kiger ₹23,100 less

Only the Dzire sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹8.18 Lakh.

Only the Kiger sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹7.93 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Dzire LXi Petrol MT against Kiger Authentic Petrol MT

CityDzireKigerGap
Mumbai₹7.37 Lakh₹6.74 LakhKiger ₹62,758 less
Pune₹7.37 Lakh₹6.74 LakhKiger ₹62,758 less
New Delhi₹7.12 Lakh₹6.34 LakhKiger ₹78,204 less
Bengaluru₹7.57 Lakh₹6.93 LakhKiger ₹64,246 less
Chennai₹7.52 Lakh₹6.88 LakhKiger ₹63,750 less
Hyderabad₹7.61 Lakh₹6.97 LakhKiger ₹64,246 less
Ahmedabad₹7.05 Lakh₹6.45 LakhKiger ₹60,278 less
Kolkata₹7.02 Lakh₹6.42 LakhKiger ₹60,030 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Dzire or the Kiger?

The Kiger, by ₹49,600 on the versions compared here: Dzire LXi Petrol MT at ₹6.31 Lakh against Kiger Authentic Petrol MT at ₹5.81 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹7.12 Lakh against ₹6.34 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Dzire claims 24.79 kmpl against 19.83 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Dzire: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Kiger: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Kiger with 2 airbags scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2022). The Dzire has 6 airbags and the Kiger 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Dzire LXi Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 111.7 Nm and the Kiger Authentic Petrol MT makes 72 PS and 96 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Dzire is 4 mm longer. Boot space is 382 litres in the Dzire and 405 litres in the Kiger.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹11,958 a month for the Dzire and ₹10,644 for the Kiger, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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