Renault Kwid vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Renault Kwid and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Renault Kwid price is Rs. 4.70 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Renault Kwid is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Kwid provides the mileage of 21.7 kmpl.

Kwid vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kwid	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 4.70 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1173 cc
Power	67 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Renault Kwid

RXE 1.0L

Rs. 4.70 Lakh

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Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

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Renault Kwid

RXE 1.0L

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	18.46
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders
Engine Type	1.0L	MPFi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	21.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	608
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link	McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring	5 rods system
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9	4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	205 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	205 / 70 R15

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security
Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Moonlight Silver	Mystic Black
	Ice Cool White	Topoz Blue
		Cherry Red
		Sterling Silver
		Tafeta White

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Kwid vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Renault Kwid and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Renault Kwid price is Rs. 4.70 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Renault Kwid is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Kwid compared to Rio [2012-2015]?

For the RXE 1.0L variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Kwid produces 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm of torque. For the GX variant, 1173 cc Petrol engine of Rio [2012-2015] produces 77 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Renault Kwid vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3731	3970
Width (mm)	1579	1570
Height (mm)	1474	1730
Wheelbase (mm)	2422	2420
Ground Clearance (mm)	184	200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1080

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	279	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	28	46

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Remote
Child Safety Lock

Air Conditioner		Yes (Manual)
Front AC
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Sensors	Rear

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows		Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	With Key

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	50000

Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black

Android Auto
Speakers		4
Head Unit Size	2 Din