Renault KWID vs Volkswagen Jetta

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 5.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.49 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volkswagen Jetta, priced at Rs. 16.34 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the KWID offers a claimed 22.3 kmpl, while the Jetta delivers 16.96 kmpl. On the performance front, the KWID uses a 999cc engine and the Jetta a 1968cc engine producing 138.03bhp@4200rpm. If you're deciding between the KWID and Jetta, the KWID is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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KWID vs Jetta Comparison Summary

Specification Renault KWIDVolkswagen Jetta
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.85 LakhRs. 16.34 Lakh
Mileage 22.3 kmpl16.96 kmpl
Engine 999 cc1968 cc
Max power Not Available138.03bhp@4200rpm
Top speed Not Available207

KWID vs Jetta Key Highlights

Basic Info Renault KWID Climber CNGVolkswagen Jetta 2.0 L Highline AT
Rating
312 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Renault Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.85 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement 999 cc 1968 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars Sedan,Premium_SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power Not Available 138.03bhp@4200rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 6 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Fuel Type CNG Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 22.3 kmpl 16.96 kmpl
Tyre Size 165/70 205/55 R16
Boot Space Not Available 510-litres
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 11,323 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Servicing Cost
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance KWID Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
999 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
1.0 SCe
Diesel Engine
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1968 cc
Max Power
Not Available
138.03bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
320Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
6 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1439kg

Fuel Type
CNG
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
9.3 Seconds
Fuel Capacity
28 Liters
55 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
207
Mileage (ARAI)
22.3 kmpl
16.96 kmpl

Suspension Front
Not Available
Coil spring with shock absorbers and suspension stabiliser
Suspension Rear
6
Multi-link with suspension stabiliser
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9
5.5 metres
Tyre Size
165/70
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
14
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
New sporty flat bottom multi-function steering wheel, Leather package (gear shift knob,handbrake grip), Sunglass holder, Lockable and illuminated glove compartment, Chrome rings on gauges in instrument cluster, Chrome-lined AC vents and rotary light switch, Multi-function display, 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Sami
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
Not Available
510-litres

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body -coloured door handles and mirrors, Dual exhaust pipes, Turn indicators integrated in exterior mirrors, Chrome finish on front air dam, Decorative chrome strip on side windows, LED number plate lighting, Headlamp washer, Electrically adjustable, foldable,heated with surround lighting and kerb view
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3731*1579*1490 mm3
4659*1778*1453
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2648mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
184 mm
159mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
RCD 510 touch screen music system with 6 CD changer, Aux-In and 8 speakers, Bluetooth connectivity for cell phone operation, Mobile device interface MEDIA-IN adaptor cable in glove compartment
Addtional Comfort Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Space-saving spare wheel (steel), Front centre arm rest with storage box, Front seats with height adjustment, Aspherical right side exterior mirror, Storage pockets on front seat back, 3 rear head restraints
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
8 Speaker, Mobile device interface MEDIA-IN adaptor cable in glove compartment
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
2
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front Only
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
No
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
No
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
No
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
rear seat belt reminder
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
Volkswagen Jetta
  • Ride quality, Engine, Cabin space
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish
Volkswagen Jetta
  • No Petrol AT, Equipment
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better between Renault KWID and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which car to choose, KWID, Santro or Wagon R?
  • All the three cars are good in their forte. The Kwid is a great first car, looks great and sports some nice features but the driving experience isn't the best. Whereas, Hyundai Santro has a smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above. On the other hand, the Wagon R continues to be a sensible practical hatchback. It’s now stronger, more feature-loaded, more powerful and safer. Importantly, the prices have not gone up substantially. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. What is the difference between kwid RXL and RXT
  • The RXT variant is available with more features in comparison to the RXL variant. The RXT variant is equipped with Single DIN Stereo with Radio AM/FM, MP3, Media NAV, Roof Mic, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pollen filter, HVAC control function - 4 speed

Renault KWID Vs Volkswagen Jetta FAQs

Which car is best between Renault KWID vs Volkswagen Jetta?
As per the users experiences Renault KWID is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Jetta is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Renault KWID vs Volkswagen Jetta?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Volkswagen Jetta by ₹10.49 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Renault KWID vs Volkswagen Jetta?
As per the users experiences the Renault KWID has better performance.

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