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The new 2018 Renault Kwid has been launched recently with some impressive features to get an edge over the competition. The segment already some worthy players like Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. As all three cars are priced near to each other, customers often find it confusing which one to buy. To sort that out, here’s how the three entry-level hatchbacks fare against each other in every aspect. Moreover, the prices of the three are also mentioned in order to help you with a good choice.
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The Renault Kwid has SUVish type looks and this is one of the key reasons behind its selling prowess. The Tata Tiago looks modern with the company's Horizon Next design language and swept back headlamps. Last but not the least, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 gets a larger chrome grille up front and looks more premium than the standard Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 model.
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Renault Kwid sources power from two engine options – 0.8-litre and 1.0-litre. The latter is good for producing 67 bhp of power. Tata Tiago takes an edge here as it is the only car in this comparison to have a diesel engine option. While the 1.2-litre petrol mill is good for developing 84 bhp, the 1.0-litre diesel engine sheds out 70 bhp. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine that generates a maximum power output of 67 bhp.
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All three cars here, Renault Kwid, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 gets power from a five-speed manual transmission. Moreover, all three get an option of an AMT gearbox as well.
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The new 2018 Renault Kwid has a ground clearance of 180mm and hence, the car stands high when compared to Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. The latter two have respective ground clearances of 170mm and 160mm. For this reason, the Renault Kwid has an advantage on broken surfaces and while going off-road.
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The Renault Kwid is the only car in the segment to have features like rear parking camera and rear 12V power socket for the occupants. Also, the Kwid is the only one here to offer a touchscreen infotainment system and which is a big plus point. Tata Tiago on the other hand, gets height adjustable seats with adjustable headrests. Last, the Maruti Alto K10 gets a central locking system, power windows, power steering and a USB.
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2018 Renault Kwid gets an airbag on the top variants while Tata Tiago gets two including an additional one for the front passenger. Last, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 also gets an airbag on the top variants and the feature is not standard as it is a budget car.
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The new 2018 Renault Kwid can be yours for a starting price of Rs 2.66 lakh while the Tata Tiago will set you back by Rs 3.35 lakh. Last, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at a price of Rs 3.30 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).
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