With low budget cars in the market, the race to the top lies in fuel efficiency, comfort and design.
The low-budget car segment is pretty hot and presently, Kwid, the new entrant from Renault is heavily contending against the well-known veteran Maruti's Alto. The main elements that differentiate the two cars are fuel efficiency, comfort, design and a few more areas. Check out a detailed comparison between the two low-budget family hatchbacks, which are almost identically priced.
Red accents with black and grey give the Kwid's seats a sporty look- The Kwid uses an all-digital display for speedometer, and even gets a full-fledged trip computer, something that's unheard of in this segment
- The Kwid gets two glove boxes and an open storage space between the two. Lots of space overall
- The Kwid's rear gear can be engaged only by lifting the locking ring under the head of the gear lever
- The Kwid's trump card is its touchscreen infotainment system that has Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. These are features unheard of in the micro-hatch segment
- A two-tone finish gives the Kwid's dash a better look than the Alto's
- The rear three-quarter is a better angle to look at the Alto than the front
- The tail light design is simple but looks old now
- A larger spoiler at the back lends the Alto a sportier stance from the back as compared to the Kwid
- The Alto uses 12-inch wheels as opposed to the Kwid's 13-inchers
- Despite a refresh not very long ago the Alto's design is beginning to show its age
- On the whole the Alto 800 looks typically Japanese, but styling is getting long in the tooth
- Head on the Alto looks more cute than stylish
- The front three-quarter is a nice angle to absorb the Kwid's design
- The Kwid's grille is easily the most striking feature of its front end
- The Renault logo and name are the only two things at the rear, thanks to which the Kwid's backside looks clean
- A tiny spoiler at the back tries to give the Kwid's rear a sporty look
- With a simple, clean rear, the Kwid is easily the best looking car in its segment from the rear too
- The Kwid's tail lights look simple but elegant
- The black cladding on the Kwid's wheel arches enhances it's SUV-like appearance
- Head on, the Kwid is easily the best looking micro-hatch with its large grille, rectangular headlights and muscular hood that give it the appearance of an SUV
- With the Kwid Renault has added some much needed panache to the micro-hatch category, which is a segment where affordability and efficiency rule the roost, while design isn't much of an ask
- A lot of eyebrows were raised when Renault announced plans to launch a car in the Alto's territory, especially since the French manufacturer is far from being recognised as a volumes player in India
- The Kwid is easily the best looking micro-hatch with its SUV-like design, and I don't need to tell that's a form of the automobile Indians love. The Alto in comparison tries to look cute with its typically Japanese design but its styling is getting long in the tooth.
- With its kind of ammo, the Kwid seems poised to take the Alto head on. On paper at least.
- Renault's Kwid has come in as the hugely successful Maruti Suzuki's Alto challenger. Can it better India's favourite small car?
- With its slightly lower, stiffer suspension the Alto is the sportier of the two to drive
- On the go the Kwid is the more comfortable car of the two
- The Alto is quicker off the line as compared to the Kwid
- The Alto is heavier than the Kwid, weighing 725kg as compared to the Kwid's 660kg
- Taller suspension on the Kwid means better ride but slightly less confidence around corners
- Its side profile is the Kwid's most unappealing one when compared to other profiles
- Thanks to its slightly stiffer suspension the Alto is more confident around corners
- Side profile offers a better view of the Alto
- The Kwid easily beats the Alto in terms of boot volume
- A shallow boot in the Alto means lesser luggage space
- Despite slightly lesser outputs the Alto's engine is smoother and peppier than the Kwid's.
- The Alto lacks rear legroom when compared to the Kwid
- The Alto's front seats lack under thigh support
- Large speedometer dominates the Alto's fascia
- The Alto only gets one glovebox
- Just one bottle holder for the Alto, and that too in front of the gear lever
- The Alto's gearbox offers slicker shifts than the Kwid
- The Alto's all-grey dash looks rather boring when compared to the Kwid's
- The Kwid's three-cylinder engine was developed specifically for it
- Rear legroom in the Kwid is generous
The low-budget car segment is pretty hot and presently, Kwid, the new entrant from Renault is heavily contending against the well-known veteran Maruti’s Alto. The main elements that differentiate the two cars are fuel efficiency, comfort, design and a few more areas. Check out a detailed comparison between the two low-budget family hatchbacks, which are almost identically priced.
With low budget cars in the market, the race to the top lies in fuel efficiency, comfort and design.
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