Hyundai i20 Active Vs Renault Kwid — which is better

Hyundai has enjoyed success with the release of the Elite i20 in India and has now introduced a crossover based on this hatchback model. The Hyundai i20 Active is another addition to the compact crossovers and SUVs in the Indian car market.

This crossover car is based on the Elite i20 which is the second generation model of the i20 in India. The i20 Active shares the same platform but has got additional features. The revised radiator grille in the front with restyled fog lights and sweptback projector head lamps have been carried over to this new car. Hyundai has provided the i20 Active with a body cladding while redesigning the alloy wheels and roof rails. Inside, the 2015 Hyundai i20 Active features an updated cabin.

The interior looks funky with colour pinstripes and dashboard accents and an overall sporty look. Like the feature loaded i20 hatchback, the i20 Active comes with many features like height adjustable driver’s seat, cooled glove-box, 2-Din audio system with 1 GB internal memory, cruise control, climate control system, reverse parking assist, clutch lock etc. This car is powered by the 1.2 litre Kappa petrol and 1.4 litre CRDi diesel engine. While the 1.2 litre petrol motor generates 82 bhp of output and 114 Nm of torque, the 1.4 litre diesel motor generates 89 bhp and 220Nm of torque.

The Hyundai i20 Active on road price starts at 7.4 lakh (Delhi) while the Hyundai i20 Active TCO is expected to range around 7.1 lakh.

The Renault Kwid is an amazing car which belongs to the quintessential compact hatchback segment of the Indian car industry.

The SUV-ish looks of the Renault Kwid makes it appear more like a crossover vehicle than a hatch back car because of the way in which the bonnet has been designed and also for its great ground clearance of 180 mm. The top model of the Kwid comes with a touch screen infotainment system and driver side airbag. The Kwid looks fresh and brilliant and has got to offer ample space inside the cabin and a good amount of comfort too. The boot space is an amazing 300 litres.

The superb ground clearance of this car makes it ideal for driving on rough roads and also gives it a tall boy look. The Kwid gets a wheel base of 2422 mm and it is driven by a 799 cc engine which offers remarkable fuel economy. The Kwid has brought in a fresh new appeal to the compact hatch back segment with its superior looks, great ground clearance and spacious interiors along with an efficient engine, all included in an amazing price bracket.

Get Renault Kwid on road price starts at 2.92 lakh (Delhi) while the Renault Kwid TCO is estimated to reach 4.45 lakh in 5 years.