Renault Kwid Service & Maintenance Cost: Pocket-Friendly Hatchback
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With the Renault Kwid, you can rest assured with the fact that it is cheaper to maintain than its peers!
For most people, buying a car is a major decision. This is especially true when it happens to be your first car. While most car buyers generally think the affordability of a car is based on its on-road price, there are many other important factors that one has to take into account. These include additional costs such as regular repairs and maintenance, parts and labour costs, insurance and fuel among others.
That’s where the Renault Kwid comes in. In addition to its SUV-inspired butch styling, the Kwid also boasts of low maintenance cost when compared to other cars in the segment. Over a period of five years, the Renault Kwid 0.8L is around 31 per cent cheaper to maintain when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800.
The Kwid 1.0L, on the other hand, is cheaper by around 28 per cent to maintain than the Alto K10. When compared to the Wagon R and the Celerio, the Kwid is around 47 per cent and more than 19 per cent cheaper to maintain, respectively.
What makes the Renault Kwid your best bet? Find out here.
Cumulative Maintenance Cost: Renault Kwid 0.8L Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Check out our comparative analysis of the service and maintenance cost of the Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 below.
| Kwid 0.8L |
Alto 800 |
% Lower |
|
| 1 Year /10K km |
1,068 |
1,735 |
64% |
| 2 Year/20K km |
2,379 |
6,247 |
164% |
| 3 Year/30K km |
6,911 |
8,590 |
36% |
| 4 Year/40K km |
10,486 |
13,647 |
47% |
| 5 Year/50K km |
13,442 |
15,990 |
37% |
| 8 Year/80K km |
24,867 |
28,051 |
31% |
| 10 Year/100K km |
32,598 |
35,401 |
27% |
1. Parts + labor cost 2. Labor costs incl. of 18% GST 3. Assuming 10K kms driven per year
From the table above, it is quite easy to work out that the Renault Kwid beats the other hatchback when it comes to the cost associated with periodic maintenance. During the first five years, you save over Rs 4,000 vis-a-vis its peers. The money you save can then be used to accessorise your Renault Kwid!
No labour charges for the first 20,000km!
The French carmaker has not just paid attention to the cost of parts, but it has also ensured that the labour charges aren’t as high as its primary rival. What’s more, Renault doesn’t charge labour costs for the first 20,000 kilometres!
Cumulative Maintenance Cost: Renault Kwid 1.0L Vs Other 1.0-Litre Hatchbacks
If you want a more powerful hatchback, then the Renault Kwid 1.0L makes for a great choice. Check out the annual maintenance cost of the popular 1.0-litre offerings in the segment below.
| Kwid 1 Ltr |
Alto K10 |
Wagon R |
Celerio |
|
| 1 Year /10K km |
1,068 |
1,850 |
2,311 |
1,793 |
| 2 Year/20K km |
2,379 |
6,625 |
8,223 |
6,196 |
| 3 Year/30K km |
6,911 |
9,308 |
11,137 |
8,851 |
| 4 Year/40K km |
10,486 |
14,887 |
17,559 |
14,059 |
| 5 Year/50K km |
13,442 |
17,570 |
20,473 |
16,714 |
| 8 Year/80K km |
24,867 |
30,847 |
35,721 |
29,220 |
| 10 Year/100K km |
32,598 |
38,198 |
45,311 |
36,172 |
*Parts + Labour cost (labour costs incl. of 18% GST)
The Renault Kwid 1.0L is lighter on your pocket here as well. The total maintenance cost of the 1-litre version over a period of five years costs a little less than Rs 13,000. In comparison, the maintenance cost of Alto K10, Wagon R and the Celerio over five years could cost more than Rs 16,000. Now, let’s compare the price of essential components, shall we?
Essential Parts
Replacing essential parts according to the service schedule provided by the manufacturer is of utmost importance. These parts not only help your car function optimally but also help in increasing its longevity. A quick comparison of the prices of vital components such as the air filter and fuel filter suggests that the Kwid 0.8L is cheaper to maintain than the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. Even the major fluids that help in the smooth operation of your car are considerably cheaper too. It’s a similar story with the 1.0-litre offerings as well.
Essential Parts Comparison: Renault Kwid 0.8L and 1.0L Vs Competition
| Kwid 0.8 Ltr |
Alto 800 |
|
| Engine oil |
781(5*) |
778(6**) |
| Engine Coolant |
1,070 |
998(2) |
| Brake Fluid |
140 |
702(2) |
| Oil filter |
105(5) |
90(6) |
| Air Filter |
169(5) |
225 |
| Fuel filter |
244(2) |
320 |
| Spark Plug (3 units) |
366 |
375 |
| Fan Belt |
376*** |
150 |
| Total |
7,548 |
10,053 |
| Kwid 1.0 Ltr |
Alto K10 |
Wagon R |
Celerio |
|
| Engine oil |
794(5) |
835(6) |
1,066(6) |
806(6) |
| Engine Coolant |
1,070 |
1,283(2) |
1,140(2) |
941(2) |
| Brake Fluid |
140 |
702(2) |
702(2) |
702(2) |
| Oil filter |
105(5) |
90(6) |
90(6) |
90(6) |
| Air Filter |
169(6) |
185 |
190 |
185 |
| Fuel filter |
244(2) |
320 |
320 |
320 |
| Spark Plug (3 units) |
366 |
300 |
300(2) |
300 |
| Fan Belt |
376*** |
240 |
240 |
240 |
| Total |
7,599 |
10,565 |
11,970 |
9,707 |
Number in () represents frequency for first 50K kms / 5 years * At Rs 310/litre for 2.56-litres ** At Rs 288/litre for 2.7-litres *** fan belt + alternate belt
It is quite evident that the cost of the essential parts consumed over a 5-year ownership period is around 30% lower for Kwid 0.8L and over 25% cheaper for the Kwid 1.0L when compared to their respective peers.
Therefore, we can reasonably say that there’s no other offering in the entry-level hatchback segment that can trump the Renault Kwid. The butch hatchback is not only desirable thanks to its segment-first touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and reverse parking camera, tough body cladding, great boot space and an SUV-like stance and high seating position, it also scores very high in terms of resale value.
Renault’s vast service network that comprises of 270+ centres along with other innovative measures such as Workshop on Wheels provide a vast network spread over 350+ cities to ensure peace of mind for owners as well.
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