Hyundai will be launching the all-new Santro small car in India on October 23 with an ultimate aim to dominate the entry level small car. With bookings already open for the new Santro, only first 50,000 customers will get a chance to book the hatchback at just Rs 11,000. The interested customers can book the new Santro across all Hyundai dealerships throughout the country. To provide insight about the all-new Santro, let's pit the new Santro against its arch rivals like Maruti Celerio, Renault Kwid and Tata Tiago. New Hyundai Santro 2018: Expected Price, India Launch Date, Features, Bookings, Specifications & More.

Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid - Dimensions: As far as the demensions are concerned, the new Hyundai Santro 2018 measure 3610 mm in length, 1645 mm in width and 1560 mm in height along with wheelbase of  2400 mm and ground clearance of 167 mm. The dimensions of Maruti Celerio stands at 3695mm, 1600mm and 1560 of length, width and height. The wheelbase of the Celerio is 2425mm. Tata Tiago and Renault Kwid gets length of 3746mm and 3679mm. The width and height of the cars stand at 1647mm /1535mm and 1579mm / 1478mm respectively.

Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid - Engine: Under the hood, the small car is powered by a 1.1-litre petrol engine that will develop 69 bhp (59 bhp - CNG) and 99Nm (78Nm - CNG) of torque. The entry level hatchback will be offered in both petrol and CNG options. Similarly, Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatchback is also offered in petrol as well as CNG options. The 1-litre petrol engine is tuned to make 68 bhp (59bhp - CNG) along with 90Nm (78Nm - CNG). The 1.2-litre petrol and 1.05-litre diesel units of Tiago are claimed to produce 85bhp/115Nm and 70bhp/140Nm. The Renault Kwid, on the other hand, which comes powered by a 0.8-litre petrol mill is capable of producing 53bhp/72Nm. The bigger 1.0-litre unit on Kwid makes 67bhp and 91Nm.

Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid - Transmission: The transmission duties on the new Santro will be carried out by 5-speed manual gearbox and AMT unit. Similarly, Maruti Celerio, Tata Tiago and Renault are also offered with 5-speed manual gearbox as standard along with 5-speed AMT as an option. 2018 Hyundai Santro 'Family Car' Officially Unveiled; To Be Launched in India on October 23.

Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid - Mileage: Coming to the mileage, the Hyundai Santro is claimed to return to turn 20.3 kmpl (30km/kg - CNG). Maruti Suzuki Celerio is also offered in petrol and CNG options that returns fuel efficiency of 23.1 kmpl and 30.8 km/kg respectively. The petrol and diesel variants of Tata Tiago returns 23.8 kmpl and 27.3 kmpl respectively. Renault Kwid which is offered in petrol version is capable of returning 25.17 kmpl (24. 04 kmpl - AMT). Huge Discounts on Cars This Month; Up to Rs 60,000 Off on Maruti Swift, Dzire & Hyundai Elite i20.

Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid- Price: Coming to the prices, the all-new Santro is expected to carry a much competitive price tag, which could be priced in the range of Rs 3.6 lakh to Rs. 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Celerio is currently  priced from Rs 4.20 lakh to Rs 5.40 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, Tata Tiago and Renault Kwid are priced from Rs 3.40 - 5.63 lakh and Rs. 2.85-4.8 lakh (ex-showroom).

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