Maruti XL6 vs Tata Nexon
Should you buy Maruti XL6 or Tata Nexon? 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 XL6 price starts at Rs 11.71 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Tata Nexon price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Petrol). XL6 has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Nexon has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XL6 has a mileage of 26.32 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Nexon has a mileage of 24.08 kmpl (Petrol top model).
XL6 Vs Nexon
| Key Highlights | Maruti XL6 | Tata Nexon |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.16,90,243* | Rs.16,94,289* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1462 | 1199 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Maruti XL6 vs Tata Nexon comparison
- Maruti XL6
- Top SellingZeta (Petrol) 11.71 Lakh*
- Alpha (Petrol) 12.71 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus (Petrol) 13.31 Lakh*
- Zeta AT (Petrol) 13.11 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Dual Tone (Petrol) 13.37 Lakh*
- Alpha AT (Petrol) 14.11 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus AT (Petrol) 14.71 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone (Petrol) 14.77 Lakh*
- Top SellingZeta CNG (CNG) 12.66 Lakh*
Rs14.77 Lakh *VS - Tata Nexon
- Smart Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 11.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Top SellingFearless Plus PS DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.90 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.40 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S (Petrol) 9.20 Lakh*
- Smart Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.60 Lakh*
- Pure Plus (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Pure Plus AMT (Petrol) 10.40 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S AMT (Petrol) 10.70 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 11.30 Lakh*
- Creative AMT (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S AMT (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 12.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark (Petrol) 12.70 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT DCA (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Top SellingFearless Plus PS Dark (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.90 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT DCA (Petrol) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark DCA (Petrol) 14.70 Lakh*
- Smart CNG (CNG) 9 Lakh*
- Smart Plus CNG (CNG) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S CNG (CNG) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus CNG (CNG) 10.70 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S CNG (CNG) 11 Lakh*
- Creative CNG (CNG) 12 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S CNG (CNG) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark CNG (CNG) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT CNG (CNG) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark CNG (CNG) 13.70 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT CNG (CNG) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark CNG (CNG) 14.50 Lakh*
Rs14.70 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition (Petrol) 6.75 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition AMT (Petrol) 7.25 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.16,90,243* | Rs.16,94,289* | Rs.13,03,441* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.33,298/month | Rs.32,258/month | Rs.25,861/month |
| Insurance | Rs.45,442 | Rs.55,000 | Rs.50,092 |
| User Rating | Based on 263 Reviews | Based on 654 Reviews | Based on 497 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,362 | - | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | K15C Smart Hybrid | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1462 | 1199 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 101.64bhp@6000rpm | 118.27bhp@5500rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 20.27 | 17.01 | 18.24 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | - | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt and Collapsible | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4445 | 3995 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1775 | 1804 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1755 | 1620 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 208 | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Headlight | |||
| Taillight | |||
| Front Left Side | |||
| Available Colours | Arctic White Opulent Red Opulent Red With Black Roof Splendid Silver With Black Roof Pearl Midnight Black +5 MoreXL6 Colours | Carbon Black Pure Grey Black Roof Ocean Blue With White Roof Calgary White Pristine White +9 MoreNexon Colours | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colours |
| Body Type | MUVAll MUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
| Live Weather | - | Yes | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | No | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Maruti XL6
- The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers better road presence.
- New safety and premium features are a welcome addition
- Captain seats are large and comfortable
- Spacious 3rd row
- High claimed fuel efficiency of 20.97kmpl (MT) and 20.27kmpl (AT)
Tata Nexon
- Loaded with features: sunroof, front seat ventilation, dual displays
- Comfortable ride quality: tackles bad roads with ease
- Choice of petrol and diesel engines. New 7-speed DCT available with petrol
- Updated interior features better design and quality
Maruti XL6
- Some useful features like automatic day/night IRVM, rear window blinds and rear cup holders are still missing.
- No diesel option
- Curtain airbags for rear occupants should have been part of the safety features.
Tata Nexon
- Ergonomic issues still persist
- Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
- Tech package glitches time to time
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti XL6 and Tata Nexon?
A ) Maruti XL6 price starts at ₹ 11.71 Lakh & Tata Nexon price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Nexon is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti XL6 and Tata Nexon?
A ) The mileage of XL6 is 20.27 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Nexon is 17.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Maruti XL6 gives better mileage than Tata Nexon.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi