Renault Kwid vs Renault Triber: Which Car To Pick?

Published On Oct 25, 2019 08:00 AM By Sonny for Renault KWID

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Entry-level hatch or sub-4m seven seater- which offers better value at similar price?

Renault has had two launches in India this year, the Kwid facelift and the Triber which is an all-new model. While one is the entry-level offering from the French carmaker and the other a sub-4m MPV crossover, they do an identical displacement engine and their prices are not too far apart.

Also read: Maruti S-Presso vs Renault Kwid: Which Car To Buy?

But which of the two models offers better value at similar prices? Let’s find out.

Dimensions

	Renault Kwid	Renault Triber
Length	3731mm	3990mm
Width	1579mm	1739mm (w/o ORVMs)
Height	1474mm-1490mm(w/ roof rails)	1643mm (w/o roof rails)
Wheelbase	2422mm	2636mm
Boot space	279 litres	625 litres (3rd row folded)
Ground Clearance	184mm	182mm

The Triber is significantly bigger than the Kwid in every dimension and with a whole lot more boot space. It of course gets the extra row of removable third row seats as well.

Engine

	Renault Kwid	Renault Triber
Engine	799cc/ 999cc	999cc
Transmission Options	5MT/5AMT	5-speed MT
Power	54PS/ 68PS	72PS
Torque	72Nm/ 91Nm	96Nm
Claimed Fuel Efficiency	N.A.	20kmpl

The Kwid and Triber share the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine but in two different states of tune with the latter having better tech. The AMT option is only available on the Kwid while it is will be offered on the Triber at a later date. Renault also offers the Kwid with a smaller 0.8-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual for a more affordable option.

Price Comparison

Renault Kwid	Renault Triber
STD 0.8 - Rs 2.83 lakh
RXE 0.8 - Rs 3.53 lakh
RXL 0.8 - Rs 3.83 lakh
RXT 0.8 - Rs 4.13 lakh
RXT 1.0L/ AMT - Rs 4.33 lakh/ Rs 4.63 lakh
RXT 1.0L(O)/AMT - Rs 4.41 lakh/ Rs 4.71 lakh
Climber/AMT - Rs 4.54 lakh/ Rs 4.84 lakh
Climber(O)/AMT - Rs 4.62 lakh/ Rs 4.92 lakh	RXE - Rs 4.95 lakh
	RXL - Rs 5.49 lakh
	RXT - Rs 5.99 lakh
	RXZ - Rs 6.49 lakh

For the purpose of the comparison, we’ll only be considering variants priced within a range of Rs 50,000 of each other.

Renault Kwid Climber(O) vs Renault Triber RXE

Renault Kwid Climber(O)	Rs 4.62 lakh
Renault Triber RXE	Rs 4.95 lakh
Difference	Rs 33,000 (Triber is more expensive)

Common features

Safety: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, front seat belt reminders.

Exterior: Wheel arch cladding, body coloured bumpers.

Comfort: Front power windows, electric power steering, digital instrument cluster, manual AC, 12V power socket

What Kwid Climber offers over Triber RXE: LED DRLs, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sporty upholstery, leather steering wheel wrap, reverse parking camera, remote keyless entry, rear power windows, sporty orange accents and inserts.

What Triber RXE offers over Kwid Climber: Third-row of removable seats, 2nd row seats with slide/recline/tumble function, 60:40 split folding 2nd row, projector headlamps.

Verdict: On the basis of features along, the top-spec Kwid has a lot more to offer than the entry-spec Triber, making it the better option. However, if you’re willing to compromise on features in exchange for space, the Triber is still the better choice.