Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

81.58 hp at 5700 rpm
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

111.7 Nm at 4300 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

69.75hp
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Max Engine Torque on CNG

101.8Nm
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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

25.71 kmpl
20.01 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.61 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

19.22 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

15.42 kmpl
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User Reported Mileage

22.67 kmpl
19.55 kmpl

0-100kph

15.21 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.95 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

11.18 s
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Fuel Supply System

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Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

4.8 m
4.9 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

15
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/65 R15
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

185/65 R15
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1735 mm
1765 mm

Height

1525 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2520 mm

Ground Clearance

163 mm
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Kerb Weight

920-960 kg
1055-1060 kg

Boot Capacity

382 litres
308 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Trunk Light

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

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Cabin Boot Access

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Digital Instrument Cluster

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Part Digital / Part Analogue

Sunglass Holder

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Bluetooth Connectivity

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Door Pockets

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Vanity Mirror

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Powered Tailgate

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

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Interior Lamps

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Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
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Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
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BNCAP Rating

5
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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Side Airbag

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Seat Belt Warning

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High Beam Assist

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Driver Airbag

–

Heads Up Display

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Curtain Airbag

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Dashcam

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Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Passenger Airbag

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Lane Departure Avoidance

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Overspeed Warning

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Door Ajar Warning

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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LED headlamps

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Antenna

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Roof Rails

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ORVM turn indicators

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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LED taillights

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LED fog lamps

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Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

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LED DRLs

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Cornering Headlights

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Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue
Analogue

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

Fabric
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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6

Branded Music System

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Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Alexa Compatibility

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Find My Car

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Geo Fence

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Questions you may find useful

•2w

Hi, I am Shailesh. I am a first time owner and comfortable with a budget of Rs. 10.50 lakh (on-road). I have compared it across segments like Dzire VXi AGS, Honda Amaze V CVT, Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus Automatic and Fronx Delta Plus AGS. I want to buy it for my 65 year old mother as well as for my daily commute to office in Pune traffic. I prefer an automatic and safe car with highly comfortable back seat, but the variants should have most of the essential features such as seat height adjustment, rear AC vents. The car should be low maintenance and offer hassle free service experience. I want a car that delivers decent mileage and no sunroof would be great. I would like to keep the car for the next 5 to 7 years without any issues (possibly for 10 years). I want it to be compliant with future ethanol blends such as E25 or E27 and that is why Brezza NA VXi TC came into my mind and it is available for Rs. 12.50 lakh. My monthly running would be around 600 to 800km. Which car makes sense for me considering my driving would include 72% running in the city and 28% on highway. I am planning to get Brezza VXi NA Manual at Rs. 10.50 lakh but I would like your opinion.

•10w

I wish to buy a CNG car with a budget of Rs. 8-9 lakh. Please suggest the best option among the Baleno, Fronx, Grand i10 Nios, Exter, and Dzire.

•13w

I’m planning to buy a new car for casual use with a budget of under Rs. 11 lakh. It will primarily be used for city driving, including daily office commutes and occasional weekend trips, with an expected monthly running of around 300 to 400km. My priorities are reliability, low maintenance costs, good fuel efficiency, and a car that is hassle-free to own over the long term. I’m currently confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Swift, Honda Amaze, New Brezza, and Fronx. I don’t specifically need a turbo-petrol engine, although I’m open to considering one if it offers good features. I would prefer a manual gearbox, but I’m also willing to consider an automatic or AMT if it delivers good mileage in city driving. The Dzire has caught my attention, but I’m slightly hesitant because of its three-cylinder engine. Please clear my confusion.

•13w

I want to buy my first car for casual and office use within a budget of Rs. 11 lakh. My monthly commute will be around 300-400 km. Mileage and low maintenance costs are my top priorities. I also want good reliability and resale value, as I plan to keep the car for at least 10 years. I prefer a naturally aspirated (NA) engine over a turbo engine, and I am open to MT/AMT options based on service costs and mileage. I am very confused between the Dzire, Swift, Amaze, Fronx, and the new Brezza. I need guidance on which one would be the best choice.