The Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Fronx are two of the best-selling compact SUVs in the market. Both cars offer a great overall package, and make it difficult to pick between the two. To clear up any confusion, we will thoroughly compare the two SUVs and determine which one could be the better pick.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Fronx: Convenience Features
| Tata Nexon | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | |
| Infotainment screen | 10.25-inch | 9-inch |
| MID | 10.25-inch fully-digital | TFT-display |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated seats | Yes | – |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted panoramic | – |
| Phone connectivity | Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Speaker system | 4 speakers + 4 tweeters (JBL system) | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Climate control | Automatic | Automatic |
| Rear sunshade | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| ORVM | Electrically-adjustable | Electrically-adjustable |
The Nexon wins the feature battle with ease. While the features may vary as per the variant you choose, the Nexon offers a better equipment list across the range.
Safety
| Tata Nexon | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | 7 features | – |
| Hill-hold assist | – | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP | 5-star (BNCAP/NCAP) | 5-star (ASEAN) / 1-star (ANCAP) |
The Nexon offers 7 ADAS features, while the Fronx completely misses out on them. The Nexon has also performed well in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests, while the Fronx faltered in ANCAP tests. If safety is your primary concern, it is difficult to go wrong with the Nexon.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Fronx: Powertrain
| Tata Nexon 1.2-litre turbo-petrol | Tata Nexon 1.5-litre diesel | Maruti Fronx 1.2 NA petrol | Maruti Fronx 1.0-litre turbo-petrol | |
| Power | 118 bhp | 113 bhp | 88 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 260 Nm | 113 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT/6-speed MT/6-speed AMT/7-speed DCA | 6-speed MT/6-speed AMT | 5-speed MT/5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT/6-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17 km/l | 23-24 km/l | 22-23 km/l | 20-21 km/l |
| CNG | Dual-tank | – | Single-tank | – |
The Nexon offers better performance from both its engine options, and you also get the luxury of a diesel option. In the CNG department, the Nexon also offers a dual-tank setup to maximise boot space. Meanwhile, the Fronx offers better efficiency figures from the petrol engines. So in the end, the winner depends on your priorities.
Practicality
The Nexon offers better 2nd row space than the Fronx. The coupe-like roofline has obvious disadvantages at the rear, as headroom is severely compromised. The Nexon also offers better boot space (even for the CNG). However, getting in and out of the Fronx is a simpler task than of the Nexon. Overall, the Nexon wins this department, as practicality has never been the Fronx’s strong point.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Fronx: Pricing & Verdict
| Tata Nexon | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | |
| Price (on-road, Mumbai) | Rs. 8.70 lakh – Rs. 17.24 lakh | Rs. 8.00 lakh – Rs. 14.09 lakh |
The Fronx is significantly cheaper than the Tata Nexon. There is a major price gap between the top variants, but you also get well compensated in terms of features with the Nexon. All in all, the Nexon offers better value for money, as it is the right mix of practicality, performance and comfort. The Maruti Fronx is a decent product in its own right, but falls short against the popular Nexon.