Maruti Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Which SUV is better to buy? Know before reaching the showroom

Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Tata Nexon: There has been a direct competition between Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon in the compact SUV segment for a long time. The recently launched Brezza facelift has made this competition more interesting. Both the vehicles are available at almost the same starting price. The ex-showroom price of Maruti Brezza facelift starts from around Rs 7.40 lakh and goes up to around Rs 13.70 lakh, while the price of Tata Nexon also starts from Rs 7.40 lakh and reaches around Rs 14.40 lakh.

Both are five-seater four meter SUVs and are best for Indian roads. It can be challenging for buyers to choose between the two in terms of price, features and performance. Let us know on the basis of their design, interior, features, safety, engine and mileage, which of these can be a more profitable deal to buy.

Design and interior

The length of both the vehicles is 3995 mm. The Brezza is slightly taller (1685 mm), while the Nexon is wider (1804 mm). Brezza facelift has got a new front grille, revised bumper and updated look. The sharp and modern design of Nexon looks more attractive.

The Brezza is available with a soft-touch dashboard, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats and a single-pane sunroof. Nexon has a large digital cluster, panoramic sunroof option and a premium feel cabin. The interior of Nexon looks a little ahead in space and quality.

Features and safety

Both have features like wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, connected car technology, ventilated seats and cruise control. Nexon has JBL sound system and more advanced options, while Brezza also has many modern features.

Both the vehicles have received 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Both have 6 airbags, ESP and ISOFIX as standard. Nexon offers Level-2 ADAS in its higher variants, while Level-1 ADAS is available in Brezza.

Engine and Mileage

The new 1.0 liter turbo (110 PS, 170 Nm) and 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engines (about 103 PS) are available in Brezza. Mileage is around 20-21 km per liter in petrol and around 26.9 km/kg in CNG. The Nexon has 1.2 liter turbo petrol (about 118-120 PS, 170 Nm), 1.5 liter diesel (260 Nm) and CNG options. The petrol mileage is around 17.4 KMPL and the diesel mileage is up to 24 KMPL.