Isuzu MU-X vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Tata Nexon price starts at Rs. 7.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 27.13 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Isuzu MU-X, priced at Rs. 34.53 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the MU-X offers a claimed 13 kmpl, while the Nexon delivers 17.44 kmpl. On the performance front, the MU-X uses a 1898cc engine producing 160.92bhp@3600rpm and the Nexon a 1199cc engine producing 118.27bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the MU-X and Nexon, the Nexon is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the MU-X stands out for performance.

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MU-X vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Isuzu MU-XTata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 34.53 LakhRs. 7.40 Lakh
Mileage 13 kmpl17.44 kmpl
Engine 1898 cc1199 cc
Max power 160.92bhp@3600rpm118.27bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

MU-X vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info ISUZU MU-X 4X2 ATTata Nexon Smart
Rating
28 reviews
199 reviews
Brand Name ISUZU Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 34.53 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1898 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 160.92bhp@3600rpm 118.27bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
ISUZU MU-X Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13 Kmpl 17.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R18 195/60 R16
Boot Space 878 Liters 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 66,801 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,315 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.62 Lakh MU-X Insurance Rs. 39,989 Nexon Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1898 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.9L Ddi Diesel
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Engine Displacement
1898 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
160.92bhp@3600rpm
118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
360Nm@2000-2500rpm
170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco|City|Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
44 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13 Kmpl
17.44 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
12 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
14 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Filled
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Twin-cockpit ergonomic interior design,Sporty lava black interior with silver highlights,Luxurious quilted soft leather seats,Soft pad on all side door armrests, door trims,Premium finish dashboard with soft-touch panels,Piano black finish on gear shift bezel,Chrome finish on side doors inner levers,gear shift bezel,air vent knobs,steering, auto AC console & IP center console,Premium Barleycorn Guilloche finish on door inserts,Front anatomically designed bucket seats,6 -way power adjustable driver seat,One-touch fold & tumble 2nd row seats,50:50 split-fold 3rd row seats,One-touch fold 3rd row seats,Flat-fold 2nd & 3rd row seats,Upper utility box on IP,3 Power outlets- IP centre console, upper utility box & rear cargo area,3 USB ports- IP centre console, entertainment system & 2nd row floor console,Dual-purpose driver and front passenger cup holder tray,IP with two retractable cup holders
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Projector Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
878 Liters
382 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Centre high mount LED stop lamp,Under-front steel plate skid/splash shield,Steel plate sump guards,Steel plate on leading edge of fuel tank,Fuel tank fire protector,Eagle-inspired sharp & muscular exterior design,Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-levelling,LED rear position lamps,Sharp & sleek headlamp & taillamp design,Recessed front fog lamps with chrome garnish,LED Day-time Running Lights (DRL) & light guide integrated in headlamps,Two-tone metallic grey-body coloured front & rear bumpers,Double slat chrome radiator grille,Chrome door handles,Chrome tailgate garnish,Chrome fold-in power door mirrors with integrated turn indicators,Aluminium side steps,Shark-fin antenna with gun-metal finish,Wrap-around rear glass - quarter glass & rear windshield,Roof rails (max. load capacity 60 kg),Dual-tone rear spoiler,Windscreen wipers with variable intermittent sweep modes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4825*1860*1860 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
Wheelbase
2845 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
230 mm
208 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Cabin cooling vents for all 3 rows of seats,Separate blower control for rear seats
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
8
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Centre high mount LED stop lamp,Under-front steel plate skid/splash shield,Steel plate sump guards,Steel plate on leading edge of fuel tank,Fuel tank fire protector,Eagle-inspired sharp & muscular exterior design,Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-levelling,LED rear position lamps,Sharp & sleek headlamp & taillamp design,Recessed front fog lamps with chrome garnish,LED Day-time Running Lights (DRL) & light guide integrated in headlamps,Two-tone metallic grey-body coloured front & rear bumpers,Double slat chrome radiator grille,Chrome door handles,Chrome tailgate garnish,Chrome fold-in power door mirrors with integrated turn indicators,Aluminium side steps,Shark-fin antenna with gun-metal finish,Wrap-around rear glass - quarter glass & rear windshield,Roof rails (max. load capacity 60 kg),Dual-tone rear spoiler,Windscreen wipers with variable intermittent sweep modes
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 Inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
No
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
No
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA),3-point retractable seat belts for all seating positions,Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seat belts,3 ISOFIX childseat anchorage for 2nd row seats,Automatic door lock release on airbag deployment,High tensile steel body construction with tailor-welded blanks,Anti-intrusion bars inside side doors,Child-proof rear door locks,Audible & visual headlight-ON & parking light-ON warning,High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fuel tank,Premium carpet mats with safety locking clips (driver side) & foot protection guide (3rd row),CHASSIS (Frame,Separate, full-length heavy-duty ladder construction chassis)
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Nexon diesel which variant is good
  • The Tata Nexon diesel is a very capable option, especially for buyers looking for strong performance, good highway mileage, and comfortable long-distance driving. We would recommend taking a test drive to better understand its comfort, engine performance, and overall driving experience. You can also connect with the nearest authorised Tata dealership to check the latest variant availability, pricing, and ongoing offers. You can find your nearest dealership details by clicking on this link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/tata/Delhi
Q. Planning to buy a petrol automatic car... suggest between hyundai venue, mahindra 3xo, tata nexon and kia sonet in terms of safety comfort mileage and after sales service parameters...my use will be more in city drive and few on highways
  • All four cars have notable strengths. The Hyundai Venue offers a refined and smooth drive, ideal for city traffic with good practicality. The Mahindra XUV 3XO provides strong performance, a sturdy SUV feel, and robust build quality, suitable for occasional highway drives. The Tata Nexon excels in safety, balanced comfort, and reliable performance for both city and highway use. The Kia Sonet combines modern features, comfortable interiors, and easy handling in urban conditions. Ultimately, the best choice would depend on your budget and personal preferences. Venue and Sonet are convenient for city-focused driving, while Nexon and XUV 3XO offer enhanced SUV-style presence and robustness for those who prioritize space and performance. We would like to suggest that you take a test drive for a better understanding of the vehicle. Please click on the link to connect with the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/Delhi
Q. Which One better tata nexon or hyundai creta Sx?
  • The Tata Nexon offers a 1.2L turbo petrol (120 PS) and 1.5L diesel (115 PS) with multiple transmission options, while the Hyundai Creta SX has a 1.5L petrol (115 PS) and 1.5L diesel (116 PS) with CVT, MT, and AT choices. The Creta SX provides premium features like ADAS and a panoramic sunroof, whereas the Nexon focuses on affordability and practicality. Click the links for more details: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/hyundai-creta-vs-tata-nexon
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ISUZU MU-X Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

Which car is best between ISUZU MU-X vs Tata Nexon?
Isuzu MU-X has out rated Tata Nexon on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper ISUZU MU-X vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Isuzu MU-X by ₹27.13 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage ISUZU MU-X vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon delivers better mileage 17.44 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance ISUZU MU-X vs Tata Nexon?
For the 4X2 AT version, 1898 cc Diesel engine of MU-X produces 160.92bhp@3600rpm of power and 360Nm@2000-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Nexon produces 118.27bhp@5500rpm of power and 170Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Isuzu MU-X has better performance.

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