Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Vs Tata Zest comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 8.39 Lakh

₹ 5.82 Lakh

Overview

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Vs Tata Zest Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the S-Cross Vs Zest on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

S-Cross Vs Zest – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Tata Zest starts at ₹ 5.82 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 8.26 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Tata Zest costs ₹ 6.93 Lakh, whereas the Tata Zest Diesel top-end costs ₹ 9.18 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross starts at ₹ 8.39 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 12.39 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Key Features	Maruti Suzuki S-Cross	Tata Zest
Price	₹ 8.39 Lakh	₹ 5.82 Lakh
Mileage	18.55 Kmpl	17.60 Kmpl
Power	103 bhp	89 bhp
Engine	1462 CC	1193 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

S-Cross Vs Zest – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Tata Zest base Petrol engine returns 18 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 21 Kmpl. The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross base Petrol returns 18 Kmpl.

S-Cross Vs Zest – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Tata Zest gets 2 Petrol 88, 89 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 74, 89 bhp engines, whereas the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross comes in 103 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	K15B Smart Hybrid	Petrol, Turbocharged MPFi
Displacement (CC)	1462 CC	1193 CC
No Of Cylinder	N/A	4
Power	103 bhp@6000 rpm	89 bhp@5000 rpm
Torque	138 Nm@4400 rpm	140 Nm@1500-4000 rpm
Drive Train	2WD	FWD

Dimensions

Length	4300 mm	3995 mm
Width	1785 mm	1706 mm
Height	1595 mm	1570 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2470 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	175 mm
Boot Space	810 L	390 L
Kerb Weight	1130 Kg	1115 Kg
Gross Weight	1640 Kg	1531 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1450 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1440 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	5.10 m
No. Of Doors	5	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	5	5
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Steel Wheel With Center Hub Cap
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/65 R14
Rear Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/65 R14

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	Dual-path Independent McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam With Coil Spring	Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	18.55 Kmpl	17.57 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	48.0	44.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	N/A	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	N/A
Max Speed	N/A	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
A- Pillar Piano Black Glossy Finish	-
B- Pillar Black-out Tape	-
Dual Horn	-
Eco Coating AC	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-
Lane Change Indicator	-
Lightening Arch C-Pillar	-
Speed Alert System	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Low Line)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt And Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Foldable Key	-
Glove Box cooling	-
MT Shift Indicator	-

Lights

Light Type	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Follow - Me - Home Headlamps	-
Luggage Lamp	-
Room Lamp	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Arkamys Sound Mood	-

Entertainment

Music System	-
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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