Maruti Suzuki WagonR vs Renault Kwid

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki

WagonR

From ₹4.99 Lakh

WagonR version

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Renault

Kwid

From ₹4.53 Lakh

Kwid version

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Maruti Suzuki WagonRLXi 1.0 Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh

Only differences

Renault KwidEvolution Petrol MT · ₹4.53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price WagonR: ₹4.99 Lakh Kwid: ₹4.53 Lakh (ahead) Kwid ₹46,000 cheaper

Safety WagonR: 1 star Kwid: Not rated yet Global NCAP

Mileage WagonR: 24.35 kmpl (ahead) Kwid: 21.70 kmpl Claimed

Power WagonR: 67 PS Kwid: 69 PS (ahead) Torque 89 vs 92.5 Nm

Boot WagonR: 341 litres (ahead) Kwid: 279 litres Length 3,655 vs 3,731 mm

Versions WagonR: 10 (ahead) Kwid: 4 Only WagonR: cng, manual

Pick the WagonR for better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Kwid for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.99 Lakh

₹4.53 Lakh

On-road in

₹5.7 Lakh

₹5.22 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹9,578 a month

₹8,774 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

67 PS

69 PS

Torque

89 Nm

92.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

24.35 kmpl

21.70 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Tall Boy Hatchback

Entry Urban Micro-Hatchback

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / CNG

Petrol

Displacement

998 cc (1.0L) / 1,197 cc (1.2L)

999 cc (1.0L)

Engine Config

1.0L K10C (67 PS) / 1.2L K12N 4-Cylinder DualJet Dual VVT (90 PS & 113 Nm)

1.0L SCe 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC Petrol with Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

11.9 sec (1.2L MT)

14.1 sec (MT) / 14.7 sec (AMT)

Top Speed

155 km/h

150 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)

5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission (AMT Rotary Dial)

Gears

Paddles

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Disc (Front)

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link & Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring

Wheel Type

14-inch Alloy Wheels (Gunmetal Grey on ZXi+ Dual Tone)

14-inch Multi-Spoke Dual-Tone Flex Wheels (Climber)

Tyre Size

165/70 R14 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

14-inch Steel Spare Wheel

13-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,655 mm

3,731 mm

Width

1,620 mm

1,579 mm

Height

1,675 mm (Iconic Tall Boy design)

1,474 mm (1,490 mm Climber with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2,435 mm

2,422 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

184 mm (Class-leading high SUV stance ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

810 kg - 850 kg

760 kg - 805 kg

Boot Space

341 Litres (Massive luggage volume)

279 Litres (expandable to 620 L with rear folding bench)

Fuel Tank

32 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)

28 Litres

Turning Radius

4.7 m

4.9 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Global NCAP (2023): 1 star for adult occupants (19.69/34) and 0 stars for children (3.40/49). The test car had 2 airbags and no ESP.

Not tested in this form. An older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star for adults and 1 for children from Global NCAP (2016).

Airbags

Dual Front Airbags Standard

Dual Front Airbags on Evolution; 6 Airbags Standard on Climber

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Hill Hold Assist on AGS, ABS with EBD)

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Hill Start Assist on AMT, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Tyre Pressure Monitoring)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Sensors (Camera Accessory)

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio Touchscreen Infotainment Display

8.0-inch MediaNAV Evolution Touchscreen Infotainment System with Voice Recognition

Digital Cluster

Analogue Dial with Digital Multi-Information Display (MID)

Full Digital LED Segmented Instrument Cluster with Tachometer & Trip Computer

CarPlay/Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Connected Tech

Suzuki Connect with Live Vehicle Tracking & Geo-Fencing

My Renault App with Vehicle Tracking, Service History, Maintenance Reminders

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System

2-Speaker Audio System with Sound Tuning

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

60:40 Split Rear Folding Seats with Tall-Boy High Headroom Seating

Contoured Front Seats in Dual-Tone Climber Fabric with Cyan / Orange Highlights & White Accents

Climate Control

Manual Air Conditioning with Heater

Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter

Wireless Charger

No (Fast USB-A Socket & 12V Power Port)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Dual-Split Headlamps with Large Glass Area

Split Headlamp Setup: Bumper-Mounted Projector Headlamps with Eyebrow LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

Tall Vertical Multi-Reflector Tail Lamps

C-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamps with Light Guides

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps

Front Bumper Skid Plates with Orange/Cyan Accents, Roof Rails (50 kg load capacity) & Sporty Body Decals

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

2 Years / 50,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km via Renault Secure)

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions

10 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹7.24 Lakh

₹4.53 Lakh – ₹5.61 Lakh

Colours

9 colours

5 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 1.0 Petrol MT₹4.99 Lakh Climber Petrol MT₹5.15 Lakh Kwid ₹16,000 more

Petrol, automatic

VXi 1.0 Petrol AGS₹5.99 Lakh Climber Petrol AMT₹5.61 Lakh Kwid ₹38,500 less

Only the WagonR sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹5.94 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

WagonR LXi 1.0 Petrol MT against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT

City	WagonR	Kwid	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.05 Lakh	₹5.54 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,060 less
Pune	₹6.05 Lakh	₹5.54 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,060 less
New Delhi	₹5.7 Lakh	₹5.22 Lakh	Kwid ₹47,840 less
Bengaluru	₹6.21 Lakh	₹5.69 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,980 less
Chennai	₹6.18 Lakh	₹5.66 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,520 less
Hyderabad	₹6.25 Lakh	₹5.73 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,980 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 WagonR or the Kwid?

The Kwid, by ₹46,000 on the versions compared here: WagonR LXi 1.0 Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT at ₹4.53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹5.22 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The WagonR claims 24.35 kmpl against 21.70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The WagonR: 1 star, Global NCAP 2023. The Kwid: not tested in this form; an older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star (Global NCAP 2016). The WagonR has 2 airbags and the Kwid up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The WagonR LXi 1.0 Petrol MT makes 67 PS and 89 Nm and the Kwid Evolution Petrol MT makes 69 PS and 92.5 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Kwid is 76 mm longer. Boot space is 341 litres in the WagonR and 279 litres in the Kwid.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,578 a month for the WagonR and ₹8,774 for the Kwid, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.