AI Verdict

Maruti Suzuki JimnyvsTata Nexon

Our AI recommends

Tata Nexon

65% Match

The Jimny is a purpose-built off-roader with genuine 4WD, low-range-style hardware (limited-slip diff, great approach/departure angles) and rugged charm, but it costs nearly 68% more, seats only 4, and lags in features and safety rating. The Nexon, at almost half the price, brings a turbo-petrol engine with more power and torque, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, bigger boot, 5-seat practicality and a more modern feature set. For most buyers prioritising everyday value, safety, and space, the Nexon is the smarter overall pick; the Jimny only wins if genuine off-road capability is the primary need.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta Petrol Manual

₹12.54 - ₹14.67 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI Match

65%

Tata Nexon

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Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

₹7.4 - ₹14.52 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Nexon

72% Match

+7%vs 65% overall match

For daily city driving, the Nexon's lower price, turbo-petrol punch, and better safety rating outweigh the Jimny's off-road strengths that go unused in commuting.

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Why Nexon for you?

Budget-Friendly

The Nexon's much lower ex-showroom price frees up budget for fuel and maintenance on daily runs.

Peppy Turbo Engine

118 bhp and 170 Nm make the Nexon feel livelier in stop-go traffic and quick overtakes.

Safer for City Traffic

A 5-star Bharat NCAP rating gives commuters more confidence in dense urban traffic.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Tata Nexon stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Driving Range 678 km

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 195 / 80 R15 195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres 195 / 80 R15 195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel Steel
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms
Off Road essentials
Approach Angle 36 Degree
Departure Angle 50 Degree
Headlight Washer No

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist Reverse Camera No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls Yes No
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Mileage	ARAI: 16.94 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 13.21 kmpl (City), 15.29 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 15 kmpl	User Reported: 17 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	K15B	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Engine	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Lever	No
Limited Slip Differential	Yes
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes		3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Differential	Limited slip

Front Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Independent, lower wishbone, Mcpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3985 mm * 1645 mm * 1720 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase	2590 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 litres	44 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.7 metres
Ground Clearance	210 mm (unladen)	208 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight	1200 kg

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		No
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Internal with Key
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers		No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	195 / 80 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 80 R15	195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Approach Angle	36 Degree
Departure Angle	50 Degree
Headlight Washer	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS		No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	No
Lane Functions		No
Rear Collision Assist		No
High-beam Assist		No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade		No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	208 L	382 L
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Internal with Key
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	40:40	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Split Third Row Seat	No
Third Row Seat Type	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		No
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat

Pure Electric Driving Mode		No
Driving Range	678 km

Infotainment Screen	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	Yes	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	No
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	No
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation		No
Ambient Sounds		No
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning		Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Optional
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel

Over The Air (OTA) Updates		No
Emergency Call Button		No
Find My Car		No
Geo-fence		No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App		No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Anti Theft Immobilisation		Yes
Summon Mode		No
In-Car Payment		No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Grille Design		High gloss black front grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler		Yes
Scuff Plates	No	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Black
Body Kit	No	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Diffuser		No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system		No

Maruti Suzuki JimnyvsTata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Tata Nexon

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Off Road essentials

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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