Nissan Magnite 2024 vs Tata Nexon: Dimensions, Powertrain, Features and Price Comparison

Apart from more powerful engine options, the Tata Nexon also offers more premium features than the Nissan Magnite

The Nissan Magnite recently received its much-needed mid-life refresh that brought subtle design changes and an updated feature set for the SUV. The Magnite, being a subcompact SUV, moves away from segment stalwarts like the Tata Nexon, which is a more premium offering. Here’s how the updated Magnite compares to the Nexon in terms of specs and features on paper.

Dimensions

• Although both SUVs are almost equal in terms of length, the Nexon is wider and taller than the Magnite by 46mm and 48mm, respectively.

• Both the Magnite and Nexon are also close in terms of wheelbase, with the former taking the lead by a small margin.

• That said, it’s the Nexon that offers slightly more ground clearance and 46 liters of extra boot area compared to the Magnite.

Propulsion trains

• Nissan only offers the Magnite with a 1-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine option or a 1-liter turbo-gasoline engine option. The Nexon, on the other hand, has a choice of turbo-petrol, CNG turbo-petrol and diesel engines.

• Comparing the turbo-petrol variants of both the SUVs, the Nexon is 20bhp more powerful and also offers a higher torque output of up to 18Nm.

• The Magnite turbo is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the turbo-petrol Nexon comes in four transmission options: 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT and 7-speed DCT.

• The naturally aspirated petrol version of the Magnite comes with either a 5-speed MT or a 5-speed AMT.

• In diesel guise, the Nexon is available with either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AMT.

• The Nexon also features an optional CNG turbo-petrol powertrain, which matches the Magnite’s turbo-petrol power output.

See also: Here are 6 things the 2024 Nissan Magnite offers over the Hyundai Exter

Outstanding features

• The Nexon comes equipped with a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch all-digital driver display and a 9-speaker sound system. Instead, the Magnite has a smaller 8-inch display and a 7-inch digital driver display, along with a 6-speaker sound system.

• Over the Magnite, the Nexon offers premium features like ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. The Tata SUV, however, misses out on the ambient lighting found in the Magnite.

• In terms of safety, both have 6 airbags (standard) along with a 360-degree camera setup. The Nexon’s 360-degree camera also has a blind vision monitoring feature. The Tata SUV also comes with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which is not offered with the Magnite.

Price Range

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

The starting price of the Nissan Magnite is Rs 2 lakh lower than the Tata Nexon. Also, the Nexon comes at Rs 15.50 lakh, which is Rs 4 lakh higher than the price of the spec Magnite.

final meal

The Nissan Magnite offers better value compared to the Nexon as it packs all the necessary features and some nice features at a lower price. Thanks to its recent update, it now looks more premium than its predecessor. The Nissan Magnite is limited to naturally aspirated and turbo-gasoline engine options. However, it’s important to note that the turbo petrol variant of the Magnite offers a good ride and doesn’t feel underpowered, unlike its naturally aspirated petrol version.

However, the Tata Nexon, due to its higher price range, not only offers more desirable features like a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats, but also offers CNG and diesel engine options, along with a wide range of transmission options.

If you want a more premium-looking subcompact SUV with a long list of features and powerful engine options, you should consider the Tata Nexon. However, if you’re on a tight budget but looking for a subcompact SUV with all the necessary features, the Magnite is a worthy choice.

So, which of the two sub-4m SUVs would you choose and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below.