Launched earlier this year, the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio has evolved into a more mature product that will certainly impress you with its city-driving manner and fuel efficiency. Available in four variants, the Celerio ranges between Rs 5.25 lakh and Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price range, its ZXi variant is just Rs 2,000 more expensive than Swift’s entry-level LXi variant. Hence we pitted them against each other to see which offers better value.
Price Comparison
| Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi | Maruti Celerio ZXi |
| Rs 5.92 lakh (MT) | Rs 5.94 lakh (MT), Rs 6.24 lakh (AMT) |
Dimensions
| Maruti Swift | Maruti Celerio | |
| Length | 3845mm | 3695mm |
| Width | 1735mm | 1655mm |
| Height | 1530mm | 1555mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2435mm |
| Boot Space | 368 litres | 313-litres |
| Weight | 980-985 kg | – |
Being a hatchback of an upper segment, the Maruti Swift is longer and wider than the Swift. However, the Celerio is slightly taller and has bigger boot space.
Specifications
| Maruti Celerio ZXi | Maruti Swift LXi | |
| Engine | 1L DualJet Petrol | 1.2L DualJet Petrol |
| No Of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 67PS | 89PS |
| Torque | 89Nm | 113Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual/AMT | 5-speed manual |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | Up to 25.23 kmpl (MT), 26.68 kmpl (AMT) | Up to 22.38kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki Celerio is India’s most fuel-efficient hatchback, boasting up to 26.68kmpl with its K10C 1-litre DualJet DualVVT engine. Its elder sibling, the Swift, gets a bigger displacement mill that makes 22PS and 24Nm of more output; however, it has slightly lower efficiency than the Celerio.
Key Features: –
Common: – Steel wheels, body coloured bumpers, MID, dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, rear parking sensors, roof antenna, manual AC with heater, power & tilt steering, front accessory socket, front seat belts pre-tensioner and force limiter, seatbelt reminder, and idle start/stop function.
Additional Features In Celerio ZXi: – Full wheel covers, front seatback pocket (passenger side), body-coloured ORVMs & door handles, turn-indicators on ORVMs, speed-sensitive auto door lock, impact-sensing auto door unlock, 60:40 split rear seat, electrically adjustable side mirrors, day/night IRVM, rear parcel tray, hill-hold assist (AMT only), central door locking, audio system with USB/FM/AMAUX connectivity, four-speakers, steering mounted audio controls, rear wiper & washer, and rear defogger.
Additional Features In Swift LXi: – LED Rear Combination Lamp, ISOFIX anchors,
Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi variant offers a bundle of additional features over the Swift LXi, making it a better value and worth considering over its elder sibling.
