Engine Displacement: 1,199 cc (Petrol) / 1,497 cc (Diesel)
The Tata Nexon is powered by two distinct turbocharged engines. The 1.2L Revotron Petrol is a 3-cylinder unit optimized for urban agility, while the 1.5L Revotorq Diesel is a 4-cylinder powerhouse designed for long-distance cruising and high-torque requirements. Both engines are now BS6 Phase 2 (RDE) compliant and support E20 fuel (Petrol).
Max Power: 118 bhp (Petrol) / 113 bhp (Diesel)
The petrol variant delivers a peak power of 118.27 bhp at 5500 rpm, making it one of the most powerful in the compact SUV segment. The diesel variant produces 113.31 bhp at 3750 rpm, focusing on mid-range pull rather than top-end speed.
Max Torque: 170 Nm (Petrol) / 260 Nm (Diesel)
Torque delivery is where these engines differ significantly. The Petrol engine offers 170 Nm between 1750-4000 rpm, whereas the Diesel engine provides a massive 260 Nm starting as low as 1500 rpm, ensuring effortless overtaking on highways.
No. of Cylinders: 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel)
The 1.2L Petrol uses a 3-cylinder configuration to reduce weight and friction, while the 1.5L Diesel utilizes 4 cylinders to maintain better refinement and balance under high-compression ignition loads.
Valve Train: DOHC / 4 Valves per Cylinder
The Nexon utilizes a Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) arrangement with 4 valves per cylinder. This setup allows for better breathing at high RPMs and more precise valve timing control, improving overall volumetric efficiency.
Fuel System: MPFI (Petrol) / CRDi (Diesel)
The Petrol engine uses a Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) system with a turbocharger to balance cost and performance. The Diesel engine employs a Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) system for high-pressure fuel atomization and efficiency.
0-100 km/h time: ~10.5 - 12.8 seconds
The Petrol DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic) variant is the quickest in the range, clocking a 0-100 km/h sprint in approximately 10.5 to 11 seconds. The heavier Diesel manual takes roughly 12.5 to 12.8 seconds depending on the load.
Top Speed: 170 km/h - 175 km/h
Aerodynamically limited, the Nexon hits a top speed of around 175 km/h for the petrol version. Stability at high speeds is maintained through its revised Impact 2.0 design language which reduces drag and lift.
