Maruti Vitara Brezza Automatic Vs Tata Nexon Automatic: — Which Lost The Clutch Pedal Better?

Starting with the latest, the Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT comes with a few cosmetic improvements. The new Autumn Orange plus Pearl Arctic White dual-tone paint scheme looks good, against the black 16-inch alloy wheels. Chrome elements are also visible all around the body.

The interiors of the new Vitara Brezza Automatic gets an all-black theme. The interior design is similar to most of the new Maruti models.

The Tata Nexon, on the other hand, features funky design elementsfrom Tata's Impact Design 2.0 design language. The Nexon AMT was launched in an exclusive Etna Orange and Sonic Silver dual-tone paint scheme. The front end is more rounded than the Brezza, while the rear section features a unique design which doesn't match everyone's taste.

The Nexon Automatic also rides on a set of 16-inch five-spoke alloys.

Inside, the Tata Nexon AMT gets contrast panels that run across the dashboard. The interior looks modern and suits well with the exterior design.

Overall Design Rating:
Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT: 7.5/10
Tata Nexon AMT: 7.5/10

Engine

While the Tata Nexon AMT is available in both petrol and diesel avatars, the Maruti Brezza gets only a diesel powertrain.

The engines on the Nexon Automatic are mated to a 6-speed AMT while the Maruti Brezza Automatic gets a 5-speed unit.

Below are the engine specifications of each model:

Tata Nexon AMT:

Variants	Power (bhp)	Torque (Nm)
1.2-Litre Petrol	108	170
1.5-Litre Diesel	108	260

Maruti Vitara Brezza Automatic:

Variants	Power (bhp)	Torque (Nm)
1.3-Litre Diesel	88.8	200

Overall Engine Rating:
Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT: 7/10
Tata Nexon AMT: 8/10

Mileage

Neither Tata nor Maruti has stated the tested mileage figures of their AMT compact-SUVs. Since Indian car manufacturers tune the engine and transmission for optimal mileage, expect a near-close fuel economy of the non-AMT models.

Hence, here are the claimed average mileage figures of the non-AMT Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza:

Model	Mileage (km/l)
Maruti Vitara Brezza	24.3
Tata Nexon (Petrol)	17
Tata Nexon (Diesel)	21

Overall Mileage Rating:
Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT: 8/10
Tata Nexon AMT: 8/10

Features

Maruti Brezza AMT:

• Automatic headlamps
• Cruise control
• Cooled glovebox
• Engine Start/Stop button
• Instrument cluster with mood lighting
• 7-inch SmartPlay infotainment system (With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)



Tata Nexon AMT:

• Manual Tiptronic mode for the AMT unit
• Creep Function & Hill Assist
• Three driving modes: Eco, City & Sport
• Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
• Wearable SmartKey
• 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment (With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)

Overall Features Rating:

Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT: 7/10
Tata Nexon AMT: 8.5/10

Pricing



The new automatic Maruti Brezza starts at a cheaper price than the Tata Nexon AMT. However, the AMT unit in the Nexon is available only on the top-spec XZA+ trim.

Maruti Vitara Brezza:

Variant	Price
VDI AGS	Rs 8.54 Lakh
ZDI AGS	Rs 9.32 Lakh
ZDI+ AGS	Rs 10.27 Lakh
ZDI+ Dual Tone AGS	Rs 10.49 Lakh



Tata Nexon Automatic:

Variant	Price
XZA+ Petrol	Rs 9.41 Lakh
XZA+ Diesel	Rs 10.3 Lakh

The mid-variant of the Tata Nexon will also be offered with an AMT gearbox soon. Read more here.

Verdict



The Tata Nexon Automatic and the Maruti Vitara Brezza Automatic are two extremely desirable buys. This is evident from the number of enquiries both brands have received for these models, prior to their launch. From the ratings, the Tata Nexon AMT seems to be the better option. But the Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT is the cheaper buy.

Which one would you choose?