Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: Monthly EMI compared

Renault has launched the MY2026 update for the Renault Kwid hatchback, which has introduced small design tweaks to the exterior and interior of the entry-level car. The Renault Kwid competes with rivals such as the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, etc. Available in two variants: Evolution and Climber, the 2026 Renault Kwid is priced between ₹4.53 lakh and ₹5.66 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, a key competitor against Renault Kwid, and a highly popular car in the Indian market, is priced between ₹3.50 lakh and ₹5.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

If you are planning to buy a small hatchback, and Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso are in your shortlist, here is a quick and comprehensive comparison of the monthly EMI payable for these two models.

Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: How much monthly EMI to pay?

To calculate the monthly EMI payable for the Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, we have considered the base variant and top-end variant of both models. For the Kwid, the base and top models are Evolution MT and Climber AMT, respectively. On the other hand, for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, the base and top variants are: Std (O) MT and VXi+ (O) AGS, respectively. The rate of interest has been considered as 9.5%, while the repayment tenures considered are 24 months and 36 months. The loan amount has been considered as 100% of the ex-showroom prices for both models.

Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: Monthly EMI comparison
Model	Variant	Price (ex-showroom)	Loan (100% ex-showroom price)	Interest rate	Repayment tenures	Monthly EMI
Renault Kwid	Evolution MT	₹452,900	₹452,900	9.5%	24 months	₹20,795
					36 months	₹14,508
	Climber AMT	₹560,900	₹560,900		24 months	₹25,753
					36 months	₹17,967
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso	Std (O) MT	₹349,900	₹349,900		24 months	₹16,065
					36 months	₹11,208
	VXi+ (O) AGS	₹524,900	₹524,900		24 months	₹24,101
					36 months	₹16,814

According to the calculation, for the Renault Kwid Evolution MT, the monthly EMI will range between ₹14,508 and ₹20,795. In the case of the Climber AMT, the monthly EMI will range between ₹17,967 and ₹25,753. For the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, the base variant will command a monthly EMI between ₹11,208 and ₹16,065, depending on the repayment tenures selected. The top-end trim will command a monthly EMI between ₹16,814 and ₹24,101.

However, remember that the monthly EMI may vary depending on multiple factors, like the amount of loan taken, down payment made, rate of interest, repayment tenure selected, etc.

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