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Maruti Grand Vitara vs Renault Kiger

Should you buy Maruti Grand Vitara or Renault Kiger? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Renault Kiger price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for RXE (Petrol). Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Kiger has 999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Kiger has a mileage of 20.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Grand Vitara Vs Kiger

Key HighlightsMaruti Grand VitaraRenault Kiger
On Road PriceRs.22,91,213*Rs.13,03,441*
Mileage (city)25.45 kmpl14 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)1490999
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Maruti Grand Vitara vs Renault Kiger comparison

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        Maruti Grand Vitara
        Maruti Grand Vitara
        Rs20.09 Lakh*
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            Renault Kiger
            Renault Kiger
            Rs11.23 Lakh*
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              Basic Information
              On-Road Price in New Delhi
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              Rs.22,91,213*
              Rs.13,03,441*
              Rs.22,02,523*
              Finance Available (EMI)
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              Rs.44,834/month
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              Rs.25,861/month
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              Rs.42,703/month
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              Insurance
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              Rs.55,892
              Rs.50,092
              Rs.67,234
              User Rating
              4.5
              Based on 541 Reviews
              4.2
              Based on 496 Reviews
              4.7
              Based on 338 Reviews
              Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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              Rs.5,130.8
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              Brochure
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              Engine & Transmission
              Engine Type
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              M15D With Strong Hybrid
              1.0L Turbo
              1.2L HYPERION GASOLINE
              Displacement (cc)
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              1490
              999
              1199
              No. of Cylinders
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              Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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              91.18bhp@5500rpm
              98.63bhp@5000rpm
              123bhp@5000rpm
              Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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              122Nm@4400-4800rpm
              152Nm@2200-4400rpm
              225Nm@1750-3000rpm
              Valves Per Cylinder
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              4
              4
              4
              Fuel Supply System
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              -
              MPFi
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              Turbo Charger
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              YesYes
              Transmission Type
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              Automatic
              Automatic
              Automatic
              Gearbox
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              E-CVT
              CVT
              7-Speed DCA
              Drive Type
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              FWD
              FWD
              Fuel & Performance
              Fuel Type
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              Petrol
              Petrol
              Petrol
              Mileage City (kmpl)
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              25.45
              14
              11
              Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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              21.97
              17
              13
              Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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              27.97
              18.24
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              Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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              45
              40
              44
              Emission Norm Compliance
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              BS VI 2.0
              BS VI 2.0
              BS VI 2.0
              Top Speed (kmph)
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              135
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              -
              Suspension, Steering & Brakes
              Front Suspension
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              MacPherson Strut suspension
              MacPherson Strut suspension
              MacPherson Strut suspension
              Rear Suspension
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              Rear twist beam
              Rear twist beam
              Rear twist beam
              Steering Type
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              Electric
              Electric
              Electric
              Steering Column
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              Tilt & Telescopic
              Tilt
              Tilt
              Steering Gear Type
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              Rack & Pinion
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              -
              Turning Radius (Metres)
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              5.4
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              5.35
              Front Brake Type
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              Ventilated Disc
              Disc
              Disc
              Rear Brake Type
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              Solid Disc
              Drum
              Disc
              Top Speed (Kmph)
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              135
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              Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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              40.58
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              Tyre Size
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              215/60 R17
              195/60
              215/55 R18
              Tyre Type
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              Tubeless, Radial
              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Wheel Size (Inch)
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              No
              0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
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              11.55
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              -
              City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
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              8.55
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              Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
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              25.82
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              Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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              17
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              18
              Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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              17
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              18
              Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)
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              973 Litres
              Dimensions & Capacity
              Length (mm)
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              4345
              3991
              4308
              Width (mm)
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              1795
              1750
              1810
              Height (mm)
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              1645
              1605
              1630
              Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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              210
              205
              208
              Wheel Base (mm)
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              2600
              2500
              2560
              Front Tread (mm)
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              1536
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              Rear Tread (mm)
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              1535
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              Kerb Weight (kg)
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              1290-1295
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              Grossweight (kg)
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              1755
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              Seating Capacity
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              5
              5
              5
              Boot Space (Litres)
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              373
              405
              500
              No. of Doors
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              5
              5
              5
              Comfort & Convenience
              Power Steering
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              YesYesYes
              Automatic Climate Control
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              YesYesYes
              Air Quality Control
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Accessory Power Outlet
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              YesYesYes
              Trunk Light
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Vanity Mirror
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              YesYes
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              Rear Reading Lamp
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Seat Headrest
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              Yes
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              Adjustable
              Adjustable Headrest
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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              YesYesYes
              Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Rear AC Vents
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              YesYes
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              Multifunction Steering Wheel
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              YesYesYes
              Cruise Control
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              YesYesYes
              Parking Sensors
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              Rear
              Rear
              Rear
              Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Foldable Rear Seat
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              60:40 Split
              60:40 Split
              60:40 Split
              Smart Access Card Entry
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              Yes
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              Engine Start Stop Button
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              YesYesYes
              Cooled Glovebox
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              YesYes
              Bottle Holder
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              Front & Rear Door
              Front & Rear Door
              Front & Rear Door
              Voice Commands
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Paddle Shifters
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              No
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              Yes
              USB Charger
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              Rear
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              Front & Rear
              Central Console Armrest
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              With Storage
              With Storage
              With Storage
              Tailgate Ajar Warning
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Hands-Free Tailgate
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Gear Shift Indicator
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              No
              -
              -
              Luggage Hook And Net
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Lane Change Indicator
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Additional Features
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              Accessory Socket (Luggage room), Reclining Rear Seats, Vanity Mirror Lamp (Driver + Co-driver), Suzuki Connect TRIPS AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR (Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle Location Sharing)
              PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone horn,Intermittent position on front wipers,Rear parcel shelf,Front seat back pocket – passenger,Upper glove box,Vanity mirror - passenger side,Multi-sense driving modes & rotary coand on centre console,Interior ambient illumination with control switch
              Height Adjustable Co-Driver Seat Belt,6 Way Powered Driver Seat,Rear Seat with Reclining Option,Xpress Cooling,Touch Based HVAC Control
              One Touch Operating Power Window
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              Driver's Window
              Driver's Window
              Driver's Window
              Drive Modes
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              -
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              3
              Glove Box Light
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              Yes
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              Idle Start Stop System
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              Yes
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              Power Windows
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              Front & Rear
              Front & Rear
              Voice assisted sunroof
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              -
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              Yes
              Cup Holders
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              Front & Rear
              Front & Rear
              Drive Mode Types
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              -
              -
              Eco-City-Sports
              Air Conditioner
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              YesYesYes
              Heater
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              YesYesYes
              Adjustable Steering
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              YesYes
              Powered Adjustment
              KeyLess Entry
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              YesYesYes
              Ventilated Seats
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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              YesYesYes
              Automatic Headlamps
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              Yes
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              Follow Me Home Headlamps
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              Yes
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              Interior
              Tachometer
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              YesYesYes
              Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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              -
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              Yes
              Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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              -
              Yes
              Glove Box
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              YesYesYes
              Digital Odometer
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              Yes
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              -
              Dual Tone Dashboard
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              Yes
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              -
              Additional Features
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              Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front),Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)
              Liquid chrome upper panel strip & piano black door panels,Mystery black interior door handles,Liquid chrome gear box bottom inserts,Chrome knob on centre & side air vents,3-spoke steering wheel with leather insert and red stitching,Quilted embossed seat upholstery with red stitching,Red fade dashboard accent,Mystery black high centre console with armrest & closed storage,17.78 cm multi-skin drive mode cluster
              4 Spoke Illuminated Digital Steering Wheel,Anti-Glare IRVM,Front Centre Position Lamp,Themed Dashboard with Mood Lighting,Chrome Based Inner Door Handles,Electrochromatic IRVM with Auto Diing,Leather Smart E-Shifter for DCA,Decorative Leatherette Mid Inserts on Dashboard
              Digital Cluster
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              Full
              YesYes
              Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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              7
              7
              10.25
              Upholstery
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              Leatherette
              Leatherette
              Leatherette
              Exterior
              Available Colours
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              Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara ColoursIce Cool WhiteStealth BlackMoonlight SilverRadiant RedCaspian BlueKiger ColoursFlame RedPristine WhiteOpera BluePure GreyGold EssenceDaytona Grey+1 MoreCurvv Colours
              Body Type
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              Adjustable Headlamps
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Rain Sensing Wiper
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Rear Window Wiper
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              YesYes
              -
              Rear Window Washer
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              YesYes
              -
              Rear Window Defogger
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              -
              YesYes
              Wheel Covers
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              NoNoNo
              Alloy Wheels
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Spoiler
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              YesYesYes
              Sun Roof
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              Yes
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              -
              Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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              YesYesYes
              Integrated Antenna
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              YesYesYes
              Chrome Grille
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              Yes
              -
              Projector Headlamps
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              Yes
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              -
              Halogen Headlamps
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              No
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              -
              Cornering Foglamps
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Roof Rails
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              YesYes
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              LED DRLs
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              YesYes
              LED Headlamps
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              YesYesYes
              LED Taillights
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              YesYesYes
              LED Fog Lamps
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Additional Features
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              Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
              C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black door handles,Front grille chrome accent,Silver rear SUV skid plate,Satin silver roof bars (50 load carrying capacity),Tri-octa LED pure vision headlamps,Mystery black & chrome trim fender accentuator,Tailgate chrome inserts,Front skid plate,Turbo door decals,40.64 cm diamond cut alloys with red wheel caps
              Flush Door Handle with Welcome Light,Dual Tone Roof,Front Wiper with Stylized Blade and Arm,Sequential LED DRLs & Tail Lamp with Welcome & Goodbye Animation
              Automatic Headlamps
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Fog Lights
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              -
              -
              Front
              Antenna
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              Shark Fin
              Shark Fin
              Shark Fin
              Sunroof
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              Panoramic
              -
              Panoramic
              Boot Opening
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              Manual
              Electronic
              Hands-Free
              Puddle Lamps
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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              -
              Powered & Folding
              Powered & Folding
              Tyre Size
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              215/60 R17
              195/60
              215/55 R18
              Tyre Type
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              Tubeless, Radial
              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Wheel Size (Inch)
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              -
              -
              No
              Safety
              Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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              YesYesYes
              Brake Assist
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Central Locking
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              YesYesYes
              Child Safety Locks
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              YesYesYes
              Anti Theft Alarm
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              Yes
              -
              -
              No. of Airbags
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              6
              4
              6
              Driver Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Passenger Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Side Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Side Airbag Rear
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              NoNoNo
              Day Night Rear View Mirror
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              YesYesYes
              Seat Belt Warning
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              YesYesYes
              Door Ajar Warning
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              YesYesYes
              Traction Control
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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              YesYesYes
              Engine Immobilizer
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              YesYesYes
              Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Camera
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              With Guidedlines
              With Guidedlines
              With Guidedlines
              Anti Theft Device
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Anti Pinch Power Windows
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              Driver
              Driver
              -
              Speed Alert
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              YesYesYes
              Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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              YesYesYes
              Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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              YesYesYes
              Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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              Driver and Passenger
              Driver
              Driver and Passenger
              Sos Emergency Assistance
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Blind Spot Monitor
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Blind Spot Camera
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Geo Fence Alert
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Hill Descent Control
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              No
              -
              Yes
              Hill Assist
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              YesYesYes
              Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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              YesYesYes
              360 View Camera
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Curtain Airbag
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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              YesYesYes
              ADAS
              Forward Collision Warning
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Automatic Emergency Braking
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Traffic Sign Recognition
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Lane Departure Warning
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Lane Keep Assist
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Driver Attention Warning
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Adaptive Cruise Control
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Adaptive High Beam Assist
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Advance Internet
              Live Location
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Remote Immobiliser
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Send POI to Vehicle From App
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              Yes
              -
              -
              E-Call & I-Call
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              No
              -
              -
              Google / Alexa Connectivity
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Over Speeding Alert
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Tow Away Alert
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Smartwatch App
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Valet Mode
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Remote AC On/Off
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Entertainment & Communication
              Radio
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              YesYesYes
              Integrated 2DIN Audio
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              YesNo
              -
              Wireless Phone Charging
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              YesYesYes
              Bluetooth Connectivity
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              YesYesYes
              Wifi Connectivity
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Touchscreen
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              YesYesYes
              Touchscreen Size
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              -
              8
              12.3
              Connectivity
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              Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
              Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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              Android Auto
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              YesYesYes
              Apple Car Play
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              YesYesYes
              No. of Speakers
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              -
              4
              4
              Additional Features
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              SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System
              20.32 cm display link floating touchscreen,Wireless smartphone replication,3D sound by ARKAMYS,2 tweeters
              Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay,Video Transfer via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi,HARMANTM AudioworX Enhanced,JBL Branded Sound System,JBLTM Sound Modes
              Usb Ports
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              YesYesYes
              Inbuilt Apps
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              -
              -
              iRA
              Tweeter
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              2
              2
              4
              Subwoofer
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              -
              -
              1
              Speakers
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              Front & Rear
              Front & Rear
              Front & Rear

              Pros & Cons

              • Pros
              • Cons
              • Maruti Grand Vitara

                • Gets an upright SUV stance
                • LED light details help it look modern and premium
                • Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
                • Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
                • Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
                • Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.

                Renault Kiger

                • Quirky design stands out. Especially in loud colours like red and blue.
                • Super spacious cabin makes it a genuine family car.
                • 405-litre boot is the largest in its class.
                • Well-tuned suspension feels at home tackling bad road conditions.
                • Two automatic options for varying budgets.
                • Standard safety features now include electronic stability program (ESP), hill start assist, traction control, and tyre pressure monitoring system.
              • Maruti Grand Vitara

                • No diesel engine option
                • A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant

                Renault Kiger

                • Interior design looks plain and the cabin could do with livelier colours.
                • Feel good features are reserved just for the top RxZ trim
                • Cabin insulation could be better

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              Questions & answers

              Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Grand Vitara and Renault Kiger?
              A ) Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 11.19 Lakh & Renault Kiger price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh in New Delhi. Renault Kiger is cheaper between these two cars.
              Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Grand Vitara and Renault Kiger?
              A ) The mileage of Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Kiger is 18.24 kmpl in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Renault Kiger.
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