Maruti Celerio vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

Published On Nov 13, 2021 11:58 AM By Dhruv

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The Maruti Celerio is ready to play its second innings seven years after it came out. What advantage does it have on paper over its rivals?

Maruti has launched the second-gen Celerio in India, seven years after the first-gen model was introduced. It has been redesigned, and it now gets more features than before, making it a more rounded offering. However, can it stand up and above its peers for new car buyers? We find out by pitting it against its rivals on paper.

Dimensions

Measurements	Maruti Celerio	Hyundai Santro	Maruti WagonR	Tata Tiago	Datsun GO
Length	3695 mm	3610 mm	3655 mm	3765 mm	3788 mm
Width	1655 mm	1645 mm	1620 mm	1677 mm	1636 mm
Height	1555 mm	1560 mm	1675 mm	1535 mm	1507 mm
Wheelbase	2435 mm	2400 mm	2435 mm	2400 mm	2450mm
Boot Space	313 litres	235 litres	341 litres	242 litres	265 litres

The Datsun GO is the longest car here, the Tata Tiago is the widest, and the Maruti WagonR is the tallest. The Datsun also has the longest wheelbase, and the WagonR has the biggest boot. The new Celerio manages to play second fiddle to one or the other car in all departments, but it has respectable dimensions and doesn’t feel too small in any measure.

Engine and Transmission

Engine	Maruti Celerio	Hyundai Santro	Maruti WagonR		Tata Tiago	Datsun GO
Displacement	1.0-litre	1.1-litre	1.0-litre	1.2-litre	1.2-litre	1.2-litre
Power (PS)	67PS	69PS/60PS (CNG)	68PS/60PS (CNG)	83PS	86PS	68PS (MT) / 77PS (CVT)
Torque (Nm)	89NM	99Nm/85PS (CNG)	90Nm/78Nm (CNG)	113Nm	113Nm	104Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT/AMT	5-speed MT/AMT (CNG not available)	5-speed MT/AMT (CNG not available)	5-speed MT/AMT	5-speed MT/AMT	5-speed MT/CVT
Fuel efficiency	25.23kmpl (MT) / 26.68kmpl (AMT)	20.3kmpl	21.79kmpl	20.52kmpl	20.09kmpl (MT) / 19.27kmpl (AMT)	19.02kmpl (MT) / 19.59kmpl (CVT)

All cars in this comparison have petrol engines with displacement between 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre. Also, all of them can be had with a manual and automatic transmission. The Wagon R gets two engine options and can be specced with a factory-fitted CNG kit, and the Santro is the only other model here to offer that option. Maruti will, however, introduce a CNG kit in the Celerio later.

In terms of outright power, the Tata Tiago’s 1.2-litre engine takes the cake, while the Celerio is the most underpowered car in this comparison on paper. It, however, gets idle auto start/stop, unlike any other car in this comparison, making it the most fuel efficient here.

Features

	Maruti Celerio	Hyundai Santro	Maruti WagonR	Tata Tiago	Datsun GO
Exterior	ORVMs with turn indicators Front fog lamps Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles 15-inch alloy wheels	ORVMs with turn indicators Front fog lamps Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles 14-inch steel wheel with wheel covers	Front fog lamps 14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles	Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles 15-inch alloy wheels ORVMs with LED turn indicators Blacked out roof Follow-me-home headlamps Front fog lamps	LED DRLs Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles 14-inch alloy wheels Follow-me-home headlamps
Interior	Front and rear headrests Rear parcel tray	Rear AC vents Rear parcel tray	Dual tone interiors Silver inside door handles	Dual tone interiors Rear parcel tray
Comfort and Convenience	Day/night IRVM Height adjustable driver seat 60:40 split rear seat Push button start/stop Remote keyless entry All four power windows Driver side auto down window Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs Tilt adjustable steering 12V power socket Rear wipe and wash Rear defogger Engine Idle Start/stop Hill hold assist	Day/night IRVM Rear defogger Reversing camera Keyless entry Electrically adjustable ORVMs Rear wiper and washer	60:40 split rear seat Day/night IRVM Tilt adjustable steering Rear defogger Remote keyless entry Front and rear power windows Driver side power window auto down Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs Rear wipe and wash	12v power outlet Day/night IRVM Reversing camera Rear defogger Rear wipe and wash Auto AC Tilt adjustable steering Integrated rear neck rest Driver foot rest Tinted windows Front and rear power windows Electrically adjustable ORVMs Cooled glove box Height adjustable driver seat Auto down for driver side window	Keyless entry Front and rear power windows Electrically adjustable ORVMs Rear wipe and wash Tinted windows 12V power outlet
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen Android Auto Apple CarPlay 4 speakers USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity Steering mounted audio controls	7-inch touchscreen Android Auto Apple CarPlay Bluetooth and USB connectivity Steering mounted audio controls 4 speakers	7-inch touchscreen Android Auto Apple CarPlay USB, AUX and bluetooth connectivity 2 speakers Steering mounted audio controls	7-inch touchscreen Android Auto Apple CarPlay 4 speakers 4 tweeters USB, Bluetooth connectivity Steering mounted audio controls Image and video playback	7-inch touchscreen Android Auto Apple CarPlay HD video playback USB, Aux, and bluetooth connectivity 2 speakers
Safety	Dual front airbags Speed sensitive auto door lock Impact sensing auto door unlock ABS Hill hold assist Seat pretensioner and force limiter Reverse parking sensors	Dual front airbags ABS Seat belt pretensioner and load limiter Impact sensing auto door unlock Speed sensing auto door lock Reverse parking sensors	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Seat belt pretensioner and load limiter Speed sensitive auto door lock Rear parking sensors	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Corner Stability Control Seat belt pretensioner and load limiter Speed sensitive auto door lock Reverse parking sensors	Reverse parking sensors Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Brake Assist ESP Speed sensitive auto door lock

The Celerio is arguably one of the most feature-loaded cars on this list. It's got a long list of conveniences, a range of safety features, and Maruti's latest infotainment system. However, it does miss out on some comforts that other cars in the segment offer. For example, it doesn't get a follow-me-home headlamp feature (unlike the Tata Tiago and Datsun GO), auto climate control (unlike the Tiago), or ESP (unlike the Datsun GO). While these are small misses, they would've undoubtedly elevated the user experience. The Santro is still the only car in this segment to offer rear AC vents.

Price Range

New Delhi Prices	Maruti Celerio	Hyundai Santro	Maruti WagonR	Tata Tiago	Datsun GO
Ex-showroom Prices	Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 6.94 lakh	Rs 4.77 lakh to Rs 6.21 lakh	Rs 4.93 lakh to Rs 6.46 lakh	Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.09 lakh	Rs 4.03 lakh to Rs 6.51 lakh

The Celerio is the second-most expensive car in this comparison, and it justifies that position with the amount of features that it packs in. The Tiago, which is the most expensive car here, goes neck-and-neck with it. Thus, the Celerio and the Tiago are the fully-loaded offerings in this price bracket.

The Santro, WagonR and Datsun GO are in another bracket. They are not the most loaded offerings, but then they are not as expensive as well. You can choose between these three cars if you are not looking for a fully-loaded experience, and instead want certain features that are useful to you.