Tata Tiago NRG vs Maruti CelerioX, Ford Freestyle & Renault Kwid Climber: Spec Comparison
Published On Sep 12, 2018 08:29 PM By Dinesh for Tata Tiago NRG 2018-2020
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Fancy buying the newly launched Tiago NRG? Here's how it fares against its rivals on paper
Tata has launched the Tiago NRG, a buffed up version of the Tiago, in India today. It is available in a single variant only which is priced at Rs 5.50 lakh and Rs 6.32 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for petrol and diesel models, respectively. At this price, the Tiago NRG not only takes on the Celerio X, its natural rival, but also competes with Renault Kwid Climber and base variant of the Ford Freestyle. Let’s compare the prices first:
| Petrol (ex-showroom Delhi) |
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| Tiago NRG |
Kwid Climber |
Ford Freestyle Ambiente |
Celerio X ZXi (O) |
| Rs 5.5 lakh |
Rs 4.29 lakh |
Rs 5.09 lakh |
Rs 5.37 lakh |
| Diesel (ex-showroom Delhi) |
|
| Tiago NRG |
Ford Freestyle Ambiente |
| Rs 6.32 lakh |
Rs 6.09 lakh |
Now, let’s see how the new Tiago’s dimensions stack up against that of its rivals:
| Tata Tiago NRG |
Maruti CelerioX |
Ford Freestyle |
Renault Kwid Climber |
|
| Length |
3793mm |
3715mm |
3954mm |
3679mm |
| Width |
1665mm |
1635mm |
1737mm |
1579mm |
| Height |
1587mm |
1565mm |
1570mm |
1513mm |
| Wheelbase |
2400mm |
2425mm |
2490mm |
2422mm |
| Ground Clearance |
180mm |
165mm |
190mm |
180mm |
- Longest: Ford Freestyle
- Widest: Ford Freestyle
- Tallest: Tata Tiago NRG
- Longest Wheelbase: Ford Freestyle
The Tiago NRG is the tallest in the comparison. However, it’s the Freestyle that’s the biggest car overall in this comparison. The Tiago NRG has the smallest wheelbase amongst these cars (yes, it’s smaller than the Kwid’s as well). Its ground clearance of 180mm is equal to that of the Kwid Climber and 10mm less than the Freestyle.
Engines
Petrol
| Tata Tiago NRG |
Maruti CelerioX |
Ford Freestyle |
Renault Kwid Climber |
|
| Engine |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre |
| Power |
85PS |
68PS |
96PS |
68PS |
| Torque |
114Nm |
90Nm |
120Nm |
91Nm |
| Power:Weight |
83.57PS/tonne |
80PS/tonne |
91.95PS/tonne |
NA |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
5-speed MT/AMT |
5-speed MT |
5-speed MT/AMT |
| Fuel Economy |
NA |
23.1kmpl |
19kmpl |
21.7kmpl/22.5kmpl |
- Most Powerful: Ford Freestyle
- Torquiest: Ford Freestyle
- Most Efficient: N/A (Tiago NRG’s claimed figures have not been revealed yet)
The Freestyle is not only the biggest car here, it is also the most powerful and the torquiest too. Its 1.2-litre petrol engine makes 96PS/120Nm, which is 11PS/6Nm more than the Tiago NRG. The Celerio X and the Kwid Climber are powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine and have similar power and torque figures, which are the lowest in this comparison. However, when it comes to mileage, the Kwid and the Celerio X take the lead.
As far as the transmission is concerned, all the cars in this comparison are available with a 5-speed MT only, save for the Kwid and the CelerioX, which are available with an AMT as well. Only the Tiago NRG and Freestyle are available with a diesel engine paired with a manual transmission.
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Diesel
| Tata Tiago NRG |
Ford Freestyle |
|
| Engine |
1.05-litre |
1.5-litre |
| Power |
70PS |
100PS |
| Torque |
140Nm |
215Nm |
| Power:Weight |
64.51PS/tonne |
92.59PS/tonne |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
5-speed MT |
| Fuel Economy |
NA |
24.4kmpl |
- Most Powerful: Ford Freestyle
- Torquiest: Ford Freestyle
- Most Efficient: N/A (Tiago NRG’s claimed figures have not been revealed yet)
The Freestyle wins the numbers game here as well. It is more powerful and has the torquier engine of the two.
Features
| Features |
Tiago NRG |
Kwid Climber |
Celerio X ZXI(O) |
Freestyle Ambiente |
| Dual front airbags |
Yes |
Driver only |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS |
Yes, with EBD |
No |
Yes |
Yes with EBD |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Front fog lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Alloy wheels |
No, steel wheels |
No, steel wheels |
Yes |
No, steel wheels |
| Power windows |
Yes, all four |
Yes, front only |
Yes, all four |
Yes, front only |
| Day/night IRVM |
Yes, manual |
No |
Yes, manual |
Yes, manual |
| Audio system |
Yes, 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system by Harman |
Yes, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth |
Yes, Basic audio system with Aux and Bluetooth |
No |
| Rear washer/wiper |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Electrically-adjustable ORVMs |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Verdict
At an asking price of Rs 5.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the petrol-powered Tiago NRG is Rs 13,000 more expensive that the Celerio ZXI(O). It gets a touchscreen infotainment system from Harman but doesn’t get alloy wheels, which the Celerio does. If you, like us, think that a high-end audio system is better to have than alloy wheels, then you shouldn’t mind going for the Tiago NRG over the CelerioX ZXI(O), despite the premium.
The Freestyle’s base-spec petrol version is around Rs 40k cheaper than the NRG, but it comes with significantly lesser equipment. However, for those looking for a very basic cross-hatch for personal use, the Freestyle might turn out to be a better option considering it gets a more powerful petrol engine, and the fact that an audio system and electrically-adjustable ORVMs can be fitted post purchase. For more details on which variant of the Freestyle offers the best value, read its Variants Explained story here.
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