Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Tata Nexon - Which One Should You Buy

Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Tata Nexon Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Tata Nexon Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny comes in 6 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12.31 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Zeta, costs ₹12.31 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Alpha Dual Tone AT, is priced at ₹14.45 Lakh. The Tata Nexon comes in 61 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG, and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart, costs ₹7.32 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMT, is priced at ₹14.15 Lakh.

Specification	Maruti Suzuki Jimny	Tata Nexon
Price	₹12.31 Lakh	₹7.32 Lakh
Engine	1462 cc K15B Petrol	1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹12.31 Lakh

₹7.32 Lakh

Engine

1462 cc K15B Petrol

1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol

Transmission

5-Speed

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

₹ 12.31 Lakh

Tata Nexon

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

₹ 12.31 Lakh

Tata Nexon

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Masters challenging off-road terrain with its robust 4x4 system and sturdy build.
Possesses a truly unique and timeless exterior design that turns heads.
Gains significant practicality and easier access with the new five-door layout.
Offers strong safety protection with six airbags included across all models.
Its compact size shines, making it surprisingly nimble both off-road and in tight city spots.

Tata Nexon

Battle-tested 5-star GNCAP rating
Three engine and four transmission options, plus a factory-fitted CNG kit
Marked improvements in NVH compared to the first-generation Nexon
Exceptional seat comfort in both front and rear
Effective drive modes; ECO mode can deliver 20+ kmpl
Low starting price at just ₹8 lakh

Engine and Performance

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta is powered by a k15b engine producing a maximum power of 103bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 134.2Nm@4000rpm. The Tata Nexon Smart is powered by a 1.2l turbocharged revotron engine producing a maximum power of 118.27bhp@5500rpm and maximum torque of 170Nm@1750-4000rpm.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Max Power	103bhp@6000rpm	118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque	134.2Nm@4000rpm	170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Displacement	1462 cc	1199 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

103bhp@6000rpm

118.27bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

134.2Nm@4000rpm

170Nm@1750-4000rpm

Displacement

1462 cc

1199 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta has a height of 1720 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1645 mm. The Tata Nexon Smart has a height of 1620 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1804 mm.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Gross Weight	1545 kg	-
Ground Clearance	210 mm	208 mm
Height	1720 mm	1620 mm
Kerb Weight	1200	-

Dimensions and Design

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta has a height of 1720 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1645 mm. The Tata Nexon Smart has a height of 1620 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1804 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Gross Weight

1545 kg

Ground Clearance

210 mm

208 mm

Height

1720 mm

1620 mm

Kerb Weight

1200

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers a boot space of 211 Litres. The Tata Nexon Smart offers a boot space of 382 Litres.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Boot Space	211 Litres	382 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	4	5

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers a boot space of 211 Litres. The Tata Nexon Smart offers a boot space of 382 Litres.

Boot Space

211 Litres

382 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta runs on tyres sized 195/80 R15. The Tata Nexon Smart offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Tata Nexon Smart runs on tyres sized 195/60 R16.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Covers
Wheel Size	15 Inch	16 Inch

Wheels & Tires

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta runs on tyres sized 195/80 R15. The Tata Nexon Smart offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Tata Nexon Smart runs on tyres sized 195/60 R16.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/80 R15

195/60 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta uses a Multi link suspension setup at the front and a Multi link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Tata Nexon Smart uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Approach Angle	36	-
Break Over Angle	24	-
Departure Angle	46	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

Break Over Angle

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Safety Features

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more. The Tata Nexon Smart comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
360 View Camera	-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-
Anti Theft Device	-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Tata Nexon Smart includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Upholstery	-	Fabric

Interior Features

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Tata Nexon Smart includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more. For comfort, the Tata Nexon Smart offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Height only
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more. In terms of infotainment, the Tata Nexon Smart offers Integrated Antenna and Digital Odometer.

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Android Auto
Antenna	-	Pole type
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Digital Odometer	-

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Odometer

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