Carbike360 comprehensive Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range and Tata Tigor EV XE comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range comes with a price of ₹ 12.49 Lakh and Tata Tigor EV XE is priced at ₹ 12.49 Lakh. Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range equipped with engine whereas Tata Tigor EV XE has .
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Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range
Creative Plus Medium Range
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 12.49 Lakh
Tata Tigor EV XE
Xe
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 12.49 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹12.49 Lakh | ₹12.49 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹23,065 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹23,063 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹12.49 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh
EMI
₹23,065 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹23,063 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Colors
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | - | - | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 4 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 350 | 316 | ||
| Frunk Storage(litres) | NA | NA |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
-
-
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Doors (Doors)
5
4
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
350
316
Frunk Storage (litres)
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Valve/Cylinder (Configuration) | NA | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Not Applicable | |||
| Engine Type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motort | ||
| Battery | 30 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan | 26 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats | ||
| DC Fast Charging | 10-80 % : 56 mins, 50 kW charger | 10-80 % : 59 mins | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | 120 | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | 223.9 | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 325 | 315 | ||
| Electric Motor | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle | ||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||||
| Engine | - | Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable | ||
| AC Regular Charging | 10-100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins, 15 A plug point | 10-100 % : 9 hrs 24 mins, 15 A plug point | ||
| Max Motor Performance | 127 bhp, 215 Nm | 74 bhp, 170 Nm | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Others | Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode | Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||
| Battery Charging | - | 9.4 Hrs @ 220 Volt | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 9.2 | 12.63 | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | NA | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | 10-100 % : 4 hrs 18 mins, 7.2 kW charger | 10-100 % : 9 hrs 24 mins | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | 9.2 | 12.63 | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode | Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | - | - |
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)
Not Applicable, Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Not Applicable
Engine Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motort
Battery
30 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
26 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
DC Fast Charging
10-80 % : 56 mins, 50 kW charger
10-80 % : 59 mins
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Top Speed (kmph)
-
120
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (km)
-
223.9
Driving Range (km)
325
315
Electric Motor
1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Engine
-
Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
AC Regular Charging
10-100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins, 15 A plug point
10-100 % : 9 hrs 24 mins, 15 A plug point
Max Motor Performance
127 bhp, 215 Nm
74 bhp, 170 Nm
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Others
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Battery Charging
-
9.4 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
9.2
12.63
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
AC Fast Charging
10-100 % : 4 hrs 18 mins, 7.2 kW charger
10-100 % : 9 hrs 24 mins
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
9.2
12.63
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Transmission
Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
-
-
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 | 175 / 65 R14 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring | Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.3 | 5.1 | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | |||
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 | 175 / 65 R14 | ||
| Rear Suspension | Twist beam with dual path Strut | Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Rear Tyres
215 / 60 R16
175 / 65 R14
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.3
5.1
Spare Wheel
Steel
Front Tyres
215 / 60 R16
175 / 65 R14
Rear Suspension
Twist beam with dual path Strut
Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2498 | 2450 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 205 | 172 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1616 | 1532 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | 1235 | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | 205 | 172 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3994 | 3993 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1811 | 1677 |
Wheelbase (mm)
2498
2450
Ground Clearance (mm)
205
172
Height (mm)
1616
1532
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1235
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
205
172
Length (mm)
3994
3993
Width (mm)
1811
1677
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | 1 | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower | - | ||
| Air Conditioner | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | NA | |||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver | |||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | |||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | NA |
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Cabin Boot Access
Heater
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
1
1
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear AC
Blower
-
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Third Row AC Zone
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Cruise Control
Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | NA | |||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Instrument Cluster Screen Type | TFT | Digital | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips | 2 Trips Electronic | ||
| Instrument Cluster | TFT | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption |
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
TFT
Digital
Average Speed
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Trip Meter
2 Trips
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster
TFT
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps Position | Front | |||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | NA | |||
| Headlights | LED | Halogen | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | |||
| Cabin Lamps | Front | |||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Puddle Lamps | NA | |||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | NA | |||
| Reading Lamp |
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps Position
Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Fog Lights
-
Cabin Lamps
Front
Headlight Height Adjuster
Ambient Interior Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Puddle Lamps
Cornering Headlights
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Reading Lamp
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | NA | |||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | NA | |||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
Hill Descent Control
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Ride Height Adjustment
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Dashcam | NA | |||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Bharat NCAP) | NA | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | NA | |||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | NA | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit |
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Head Rest
Lane Departure Warning
Dashcam
Child Seat Anchor Points
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
NA
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Puncture Repair Kit
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 7 | - | ||
| Speakers | 4 | |||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | 7 | NA | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Available | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | NA | |||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) |
Android Auto
Wired
Touchscreen Size (inch)
7
-
Speakers
4
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
GPS Navigation System
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
iPod Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Apple CarPlay
Wired
AUX Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Rear Armrest | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Split Rear Seat | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | - | ||
| Interior Colours | Ocean & Black | Light Grey & Black | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric | ||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | NA |
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Ventilated Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
-
Interior Colours
Ocean & Black
Light Grey & Black
Ventilated Seat Type
Driver Armrest
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders Position | Front Only | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front Only |
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front Only
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black | NA | ||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | NA | |||
| Antenna | Shark Fin Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | ||
| Roof Rails | NA | |||
| Body Kit | NA | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Rub-strips
Black
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Roof Rails
Body Kit
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 125000 | 125000 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | 8 | 8 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | 160000 | 160000 |
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
125000
125000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
160000
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Chrome | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Internally Adjustable | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Chrome | Chrome | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Internal | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Power Windows Position | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| One Touch Down | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Piano Black | Black | ||
| One Touch Up | ||||
| Scuff Plates | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | NA | NA | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Black |
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rear Windshield Blind
Rear Defogger
Side Window Blinds
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front Only
One Touch Down
ORVM Colour
Piano Black
Black
One Touch Up
Scuff Plates
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Black
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Pros And Cons
Tata Nexon EV
- More safe with 6 airbags, front parking sensors & rear blind view monitor.
- 360-degree camera adds to the convenience.
- Futuristic design with connected LED DRLs & taillamp assembly.
- All LED light setup with bi functional projector headlamps.
- Vehicle to Vehicle charging & Vehicle to Load charging a big plus.
- Alexa integration with Home to Car & Car to Home function is useful.
- Arcade.ev app suite is a boon while charging.
Tata Tigor EV
- Being a sedan body type, it gets a good boot space for weekend getaways.
- Z-Connect app provides remote access for lock/unlock, AC on/off etc.
- DC charging of 25 kW takes it from 10 to 80% in just an hour.
- Leatherette seats improves the premium feel in the cabin.
- 0 to 60 km/h comes in just 5.7 sec.
- Multi mode regen helps in slightly improving the range.
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