Nissan has launched the Magnite SUV at an introductory starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). we’ve already pitted the new Magnite against the best-selling sub-4m SUV, the Sonet, so now let’s now compare it with the petrol-only Maruti Vitara Brezza. Let’s start by watching the specifications of each:
Dimension:
| Nissan Magnite | Maruti Vitara Brezza | |
| Length | 3994mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1758mm | 1790mm |
| Height | 1572mm | 1640mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2500mm |
| Boot Space | 336L | 328L |
The Vitara Brezza is longer, wider and taller than the Magnite. However, the Magnite takes the lead when it involves boot space.
Both the SUVs have a uniform wheelbase at 2500mm.
Engines: Both the SUVs here are petrol-only offerings but Nissan offers choice of two while Brezza only comes with one.
| Nissan Magnite | Nissan Magnite | Maruti Vitara Brezza | |
| Engine | 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.0-litre turbo petrol | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| Power | 72PS | 100PS | 105PS |
| Torque | 96Nm | 160Nm/152Nm | 138Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT/ CVT | 5-speed MT/ 4-speed AT |
| Fuel Economy | 18.75 kmpl | 20 kmpl/ 17.70 kmpl | 17.03 kmpl/ 18.76 kmpl |
Vitara Brezza’s 1.5-litre litre engine is that the biggest and most powerful engine here That said, the Magnite’s 1.0-litre turbo engine makes the foremost torque.
All the three engines get a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. While the Magnite gets an option of CVT with the 1.0-litre turbo engine, the Vitara Brezza is out there with an option of a 4-speed converter automatic.
In terms of fuel economy, the Magnite’s 1.0-litre turbo engine is that the most frugal engine with a manual transmission. With the automated , the Brezza offers better fuel economy, thanks partially to the mild-hybrid tech.
| Nissan Magnite | Maruti Vitara Brezza |
| 1.0L XE Rs 4.99 lakh | |
| 1.0L XL Rs 5.99 lakh | |
| 1.0L XV Rs 6.68 lakh/ Rs 6.82 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0L Turbo XL Rs 6.99 lakh | LXI Rs 7.34 lakh |
| 1.0L XV Premium Rs 7.55 lakh/ Rs 7.69 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Rs 7.68 lakh/ Rs 7.82 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium Rs 8.45 lakh/ Rs 8.59 (DT) | VXI Rs 8.35 lakh |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium (O) Rs 8.55 lakh/ Rs 8.69 lakh (DT) | |
| ZXI Rs 9.10 lakh | |
| ZXI+ Rs 9.75 lakh/ Rs 9.98 lakh (DT) | |
| Automatic | Automatic |
| 1.0L Turbo XL CVT Rs 7.89 lakh | |
| 1.0L Turbo XV CVT Rs 8.58 lakh/ Rs 8.72 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium CVT Rs 9.35 lakh/ Rs 9.49 (DT) | VXI AT Rs 9.75 lakh |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium (O) CVT 9.45 lakh/ Rs 9.59 lakh (DT) | |
| ZXI AT Rs 10.50 lakh | |
| ZXI+ AT Rs 11.15 lakh/ Rs 11.40 lakh (DT) |
Price Comparison: We are comparing only the similarly priced variants (difference of upto Rs 50,000) of both the sub-4m SUVs.
Nissan Magnite 1.0L Turbo XL vs Maruti VItara Brezza LXI
| Nissan Magnite 1.0L Turbo XL | Rs 6.99 lakh |
| Maruti VItara Brezza LXI | Rs 7.34 lakh |
| Difference | Rs 35,000 (Maruti Vitara is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety | Nissan Magnite Turbo XL | Vitara Brezza LXI |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors | Yes | Yes |
| Day/night IRVM | Manual | Manual |
| Fog lamps | No | No |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic stability program | Yes | No |
| Hill launch assist | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | No |
| Exterior | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | Halogen |
| Auto headlamps | No | No |
| DRLs | No | No |
| Wheels | 195/60 R16 steel wheels with covers | 205/60 R16 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper | Yes | No |
| Defogger | Yes | No |
| ORVM | Electrically adjustable and foldable | Electrically adjustable |
| Interior | ||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat | No | No |
| AC | Auto | Manual |
| Rear AC vents | No | No |
| Adjustable headrest | Front and rear | Front |
| Front armrest | No | No |
| Rear armrest | Yes (w/ cupholders) | No |
| 60:40 split rear seats | Yes (rear parcel tray too) | No (foldable) |
| Infotainment | 2-din music system with Bluetooth | 2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | No | No |
| Parking camera | No | No |
| Connected car tech | No | No |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Power windows | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable steering | Tilt | Tilt |
Verdict: The Magnite with more features is our choice