Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0. Which to buy?

Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0, which one should I buy? Is this the question that you are stuck with? There are a lot of different opinions on which one should you buy. We give you a detailed explanation on which one should you buy. After reading this comparison, you will have a clear idea on which is a better bet.

Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0 Design

Tiago is a well-proportioned car. The front mesh grille and the sharply styled headlamps are catchy. The Tiago looks stylish with and the glass and metal areaare in proportion, when viewed from the side. The Tiago doesn’t look tall and is well balanced. The blacked out centre door pillar (B-pillar) and a crisp line rises as you move to the rear. It has a neatly designed rear portion. The Tiago looks best in bright colors though.

The Kwid on the other hand is not as sharp looking as the Tiago, but is stylish though.

It has rugged looks with SUV like design. The high ground clearance and the length of the Kwid makes it look big too.

This is one reason why this hatchback stands out. The Kwid 1.0 isn’t just stylish but it even has black colour body cladding too, which is preferred by buyers these days.

Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0 Interiors

Interiors of the Tiago are well laid out. It feels quite classy too as compared to many others hatchbacks in this segment. The complete styling looks premium. It is loaded with features. Things are ergonomically placed and there is sufficient space too.

The Kwid’s dashboard in comparison has a simple layout. It has a fully digital instrument console. The steering wheels of both cars are chunky and nice to hold, but the Tiago also het steering mounted controls in addition. The Kwid on the other hand gets a seven-inch touch-screen system which the Tiago does not feature. The touchscreen system comes with Bluetooth and Navigation. The Tiago has bluetooth but not navigation, but you can pair your phone and get voice guidance through an app. Both have decent storage space, however the Kwid has more boot space at 300 litres.

In quality and interior ambience, the Tiago wins hands down. It doesn’t get a touchscreen, but it has eight speakers. The Kwid 1.0 has a two speakers

Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0 Engine

The Tiago comes a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine that produces 84bhp of power.  This engine seemed quite peppy and revs well upto its redline at 6500rpm,  however it is pretty noisy and that noise intrudes into to cabin as well. There are two driving modes in it – Eco and City, where the former is to extract better fuel economy.

The Kwid 1.0 comes has a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine with 62bhp of power. There is good low end torque and the car pulls off  quite smoothly. There is enough grunt to keep it going and is a breeze to drive in the city. The Kwid 1.0 has decent power, however the Tiago is more powerful. On the other hand, the Kwid has a more refined and silent engine.

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Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid 1.0 Ride and Handling 

What impressed us the most in the Tiago, was its ride quality.  The car really rides well and absorbs undulations, potholes and bad roads with aplomb, something which is very European in nature. The suspension is set on the softer side and works well in the city.

The handling is suited more to city conditions. The steering feedback is fine and the steering weighs up well when speeds rise.

The Kwid also has a brilliant suspension set up. It gobbles up potholes well and provides a smooth ride to the occupants. The Kwid has a better overall balance as compared to the Tiago. On highways it does not lose its composure even at triple digit speeds.

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