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New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features, trims and prices explained

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new fourth-generation Dzire with prices ranging between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It continues to be based on the Swift hatchback, shares the same platform and engine but sports a differentiated look. It even goes one up on the equipment front. The new Dzire is available in four trims – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ – and we take a close look at all the features you get in each trim.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire trims, variants explained

The Dzire is powered by the same Z12E engine as the Swift: 82hp, 112Nm, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated. It’s available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard on all four trims; the AMT is available on all but the base trim. The new Dzire also gets a CNG powertrain right from launch, available on the mid-spec VXi and ZXi trims. Coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Dzire produces 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in CNG spec.

The new Dzire’s ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure is 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise. Meanwhile, in CNG spec, the Dzire returns a claimed efficiency of 33.73km/kg.

New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features

Maruti Dzire LXi: Rs 6.79 lakh

Maruti Dzire LXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT

  • Projector halogen headlights
  • LED tail-lights
  • 14-inch steel wheels without covers
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Black and beige dual-tone interior
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Adjustable front seat headrests
  • Analogue instrument cluster with MID (multi-information display)
  • All four power windows
  • Auto up/down for the driver-side window
  • Keyless entry
  • Manual AC
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Six airbags
  • Rear defogger
  • 3-point seat belts with reminders for all seats
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors

Maruti Dzire VXi: Rs 7.79 lakh–8.74 lakh

Maruti Dzire VXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • 14-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Chrome finish on the front grille
  • Turn indicators on wing mirrors
  • Body-coloured door handles and wing mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors
  • Silver insert on dashboard
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • OTA updates
  • Voice assistant
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Front roof lamp
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear AC vents

Maruti Dzire ZXi: Rs 8.89 lakh–9.84 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • Auto LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels
  • Chrome window garnish
  • Silver trim and faux wood insert on dashboard
  • Push button start/stop
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Key-operated boot opening
  • Auto AC
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Connected car tech
  • Reverse parking camera
  • TPMS

Maruti Dzire ZXi+: Rs 9.69 lakh–10.14 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi+

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT

  • 15-inch dual-tone alloys
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Arkamys-tuned sound system
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Coloured MID on instrument console
  • Cruise control
  • Auto-fold wing mirrors on locking the car
  • 360-degree camera

Bookings for the new Dzire are ongoing for a token amount of Rs 11,000, and the introductory prices will be applicable till December 31, 2024. The Dzire rivals the Hyundai Aura, the Tata Tigor and the Honda Amaze, with the Amaze also due to receive an all-new generation next month.

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Skoda Kylaq price, size and specs compared with rivals

Skoda India has taken the wraps off the Kylaq and revealed its starting price of Rs 7.89 lakh. With the Kylaq, the Czech carmaker has forayed into the heavily populated compact SUV segment, taking on the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The compact SUV space is the largest sub-segment in the Indian market, comprising more than 50 percent of all SUV sales.

The Kylaq is an important model for Skoda, positioned at the heart of the market. Here, we are looking at how it compares with its rivals on paper in terms of price, size, and specs.

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals dimensions

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: dimensions
ModelKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Length (mm)39953995399539903995399539943991
Width (mm)17831804179018211770179017581750
Height (mm)16191620168516471617164215721605
Wheelbase (mm)25562498250026002500250025002500
Ground clearance (mm)189208-201--205205
Boot space (litres)360382328364-385336405*
Wheel size (inch)1716161716161616

*Without parcel tray

At 3,995mm in length, the Kylaq fits just under the sub-4m mark to be in line with most other compact SUVs, although the XUV 3XO, Kiger, and Magnite are slightly shorter. Overall, the Kylaq sits in the middle of its rivals on nearly every metric, barring wheelbase length and wheel size. Skoda's compact SUV has the second-longest wheelbase, at 2,556mm, after the XUV 3XO, which offers the best-in-class cabin space. The XUV 3XO comfortably accommodates three individuals in the rear, while the others are best reserved for two adults. Therefore, the Kylaq is expected to have more interior space than most of its rivals, if not the XUV 3XO.

The Kylaq and XUV 3XO have the largest alloy wheels on offer and comparable boot spaces. It is the Sonet and the Nexon that boast the largest boots here, with over 380 litres of capacity, while Tata's compact SUV also claims the highest ground clearance, at 208mm.  

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals engine and specs

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: engine specifications
ModelKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Type3 cyls turbo 3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA3 cyls turbo/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo
Displacement999cc1199cc1462cc1197cc/1197cc (TGDi)1197cc/998cc1197cc/998cc999cc/999c999cc/999c
Power 115hp120hp103hp111hp/131hp83hp/120hp83hp/120hp72hp/100hp72hp/100hp
Torque178Nm170Nm137Nm200Nm/230Nm114Nm/172Nm114Nm/172Nm96Nm/160Nm96Nm/160Nm
MT gearbox6MT5MT/6MT5MT6MT/6MT5MT/6MT5MT/6iMT5MT5MT
AT gearbox 6AT6AMT/7DCT6AT 6AT7DCT7DCT5MT, CVT 5MT, CVT

The Kylaq is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 115hp and 178Nm of torque. From the other Skoda-VW cars that this engine does duty in, along with our drive in a prototype, we know it is responsive, relatively refined, and delivers strong acceleration. The 6-speed manual and the 6-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes will also be carried over.

The Kylaq comes with a single engine, whereas most competitors offer at least two options. However, it finds itself right in the middle of the pack in terms of power and torque figures – it's more powerful than all entry-level, naturally aspirated engines of its rivals but slightly less powerful than the turbo-petrol units. The XUV 3XO, with the 131hp TGDi engine, remains the most powerful in its class. Meanwhile, the Brezza gets the largest engine, but it's the only one to miss out on a turbo-petrol unit.

It’s worth mentioning that the likes of the Nexon, XUV 3XO, Venue, and Sonet are also available with a diesel engine. The percentage of diesel buyers in this class is less than the majority and shrinking, but the said models at least offer that option. The Brezza and the Nexon are the only models in this class to get a factory-fitted CNG kit.

Skoda Kylaq price

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: price
Ex-showroom, IndiaKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Entry-level price7.898.008.347.797.947.995.996.00
Top-spec price14 (est.)15.0013.9815.4913.5314.9211.5011.23

Skoda has yet to reveal the full price list of the Kylaq, though it has confirmed that the entry-level Classic trim will be priced at Rs 7.89 lakh. With prices expected to rise to about Rs 14 lakh for the top-spec Prestige automatic variant, the Kylaq is expected to be well-priced compared to rivals like the Nexon, Brezza, XUV 3XO, Venue and Sonet. However, the Magnite and Kiger continue to be the most affordable compact SUVs on sale in India. 

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New Maruti Dzire vs Swift: price, features, specs compared

The fourth-gen Maruti Dzire is quite a departure from its predecessors in a lot of ways. Through the generations, this compact sedan has been based on the Swift hatchback, sharing the same chassis and powertrain options, among many other bits. However, with the latest-gen, there are quite a few differences between the two models, which is why this is going to be an in-depth comparison, on paper, between the new Dzire and Swift.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift design

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift dimensions
New DzireSwift
Length (mm)39953860
Width (mm)17351735
Height (mm)15251520
Wheelbase (mm)24502450
Ground clearance (mm)163163
Wheels & tyres185/65 R15185/65 R15
Boot space (litres)382265
Kerb weight (kg)920-1025920-990

As mentioned above, the new Dzire has a distinct design when compared to the Swift, sharing almost nothing with the hatchback. The compact sedan looks more premium with its Audi-esque styling in the front, a smoother roofline, and the notchy boot.

In terms of size, the new Dzire is 5mm taller and 135mm longer, with the latter explaining the compact sedan's ability to carry an additional 117 litres worth of luggage in the boot. Interestingly, the base versions of both models weigh the same 920kg, while the higher versions of the Dzire, especially the CNG-equipped variants, weigh up to 35kg more.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift front
 

It should be noted that the Swift comes with three dual-tone exterior colours – Sizzling Red with Midnight Black, Luster Blue with Midnight Black and Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black – and six monotone options. Meanwhile, the Dzire gets a total of seven exterior finishes with no dual-tone options.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift rear

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

On the inside, the new Dzire and Swift are far more closely linked. In fact, they have nearly identical dash layouts, from the size and shape of the side AC vents to the centrally mounted floating touchscreen. However, the compact sedan’s cabin gets a brighter beige and grey finish compared to the hatchback’s all-black one. In addition, the chrome strip that runs the length of the Dzire’s dashboard gets a kink near the central AC vents, which also has a marginally different trapezoidal design.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

Coming to the features on offer in their respective range-topping forms, the Dzire comes with a longer list. Kit available on the Dzire that's not available on the Swift is a powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera. The rest of the features are identical, from the rear AC vents and climate control system to the 9-inch touchscreen, analogue dials and coloured MID.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift engine

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrains
New DzireSwiftNew Dzire CNGSwift CNG
Engine type3-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, CNG3-cyl, NA, CNG
Displacement (cc)1197119711971197
Power (hp)828269.7569.75
Torque (Nm)112112101.8101.8
Gearbox5MT/5AMT5MT/5AMT5MT5MT
Fuel efficiency^24.79/25.71kpl24.8/25.75kpl33.73km/kg32.85km/kg

True to form, the new Dzire and Swift share the same Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine. The 1.2-litre unit produces the same 82hp and 112Nm of torque on petrol, 69.75hp and 101.8Nm of CNG, and comes with 5-speed manual and AMT options. Interestingly, while the heavier Dzire in petrol form is marginally less frugal than the Swift, the Dzire CNG goes 0.88km further on a kilo of gas than its hatchback counterpart.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrain

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price (in Rs, lakh)
New Dzire*Swift
Petrol-MT6.79-9.696.49-9.00
Petrol-AMT8.24-10.147.75-9.45
CNG-MT8.74-9.848.20-9.20

For now, prices of the Dzire start Rs 30,000 higher than the Swift, which isn’t too much of a difference. Dzire AMT variants cost about Rs 50,000 more than the equivalent Swift variant, with the range-topping compact sedan being priced Rs 69,000 higher. Meanwhile, prices for the Dzire CNG are about Rs 54,000-64,000 higher than the Swift CNG’s.

Do note that prices for the Dzire are introductory, and will increase from January 2025. On paper then, the new Dzire seems to be quite a proposition when compared to the Swift. For not too much more money, the Dzire offers a more mature aesthetic and a longer list of features, along with being the more frugal model in CNG form.

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Maruti Dzire new vs old: price, engine, features comparison

With prices for the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire revealed – they start at Rs 6.79 lakh and go up to Rs 10.14 lakh – it’s time to see exactly what the new model offers over its predecessor. The generation change brings more than a few design changes outside and inside, far more equipment and an even more frugal engine. Let’s dive in.

Maruti Dzire new vs old design

Maruti Dzire new vs old dimensions
New DzireOld Dzire
Length (mm)39953995
Width (mm)17351735
Height (mm)15251515
Wheelbase (mm)24502450
Ground clearance (mm)163163
Wheels & tyres185/65 R15185/65 R15
Boot space (litres)382378
Kerb weight (kg)920-1025880-995

While the overall silhouette is more or less the same, with the sloping roofline and almost typical three-box design, the new Dzire sports a much more mature-looking face. Unlike its predecessor, there’s almost nothing that links the new Dzire to its hatchback counterpart.

Slim, angular LED headlights have replaced the projector units (that came with LED daytime running lamps). The new black grille hexagonal grille is bigger than before; it has six horizontal slats, with the highest one featuring a piano black and chrome finish and a prominent Suzuki logo in the centre. There is a bit of space between the headlights and the fog lamps, which, on higher-spec variants, will be LED units.

Maruti Dzire new vs old exterior

New 15-inch alloy wheels, along with reshaped front and rear fenders, help the Dzire look fresh, and at the rear, there are new squarish tail-lights with horizontal, tri-arrow-shaped LED light signatures. There’s an almost prominent boot spoiler, and the lower part of the rear bumper has a sporty-looking diffuser-like design.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new Dzire has nearly identical dimensions, though it is 10mm taller at 1,525mm, has a slightly larger boot and is also about 30-40kg heavier, depending on the variant. Additionally, the new Dzire is available in seven exterior finishes, of which Alluring Blue, Gallant Red and Nutmeg Brown colours were not available with the older car.

Maruti Dzire new vs old interior

While the fourth-gen Dzire shares quite a lot with the Swift on the inside, it’s quite a change compared to the outgoing compact sedan. The dashboard has a more sophisticated, textured and layered look, with a floating touchscreen taking centre stage. The instrument cluster also gets new dials and a new MID. There are vastly different controls for the auto AC and redesigned AC vents.

The biggest changes inside the cabin are to the Dzire’s features list, which is quite a bit longer than its predecessor’s. There’s the larger 9-inch touchscreen, a segment-first powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera, along with cruise control, a wireless charger and the Suzuki Connect in-car connectivity suite.

Maruti Dzire new vs old interior

As for safety, the new Dzire has the distinction of being the first Maruti to get a 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating. Unlike its predecessor, which managed a 2-star GNCAP rating, all variants of the newer model get six airbags as standard. The other bits, such as ABS, ESP, ISOFIX anchors and hill-hold assist continue.

Maruti Dzire new vs old engine

Maruti Dzire new vs old powertrain
New DzireOld DzireNew Dzire CNGOld Dzire CNG
Engine type3-cyl, NA, petrol4-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, CNG4-cyl, NA, CNG
Displacement (cc)1197119711971197
Power (hp)829069.7577.5
Torque (Nm)112113101.898.5
Gearbox5MT/5AMT5MT/5AMT5MT5MT
Fuel efficiency^24.79/25.71kpl22.41/22.61kpl33.73km/kg31.12km/kg

^ARAI-rated fuel-efficiency figure

Under the new Dzire’s bonnet is the new Z12E petrol engine that debuted in the Swift. The older model had the K-Series DualJet engine, which was a four-cylinder 1.2-litre unit producing 90hp and 113Nm of torque. When seen in the light of the new engine’s outputs – 82hp and 112Nm – the older model was more powerful. The 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT gearbox options are still available.

On the other hand, the new three-cylinder 1.2-litre Z Series engine is far more frugal than its predecessor. The new Dzire is rated at 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise, which is an increase of 2.38kpl and 3.1kpl over the outgoing model.

Maruti Dzire new vs old engine

As is usually the case with Maruti’s line-up, the new Dzire also gets CNG-powered variants. The same 1.2-litre engine makes 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in the CNG version and delivers 33.73km/kg, which is an increase of 2.61km/kg over the third-gen Dzire.

Maruti Dzire new vs old price

Maruti Dzire new vs old prices (in Rs, lakh)
New Dzire*Old Dzire
Petrol-MT6.79-9.696.57-8.89
Petrol-AMT8.24-10.147.99-9.39
CNG-MT8.74-9.848.44-9.12

*Introductory prices valid until December 31

Considering the number of changes, the Rs 22,000 more you pay for the new entry-level Dzire over its predecessor seems justified. Similarly, the Rs 75,000 extra for the top-spec version would also make sense, given the number of premium features now available in the compact sedan. Do note that the new Dzire’s prices are introductory and will increase from January 2025 onwards. 

All prices, ex-showroom, India

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New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features, trims and prices explained

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new fourth-generation Dzire with prices ranging between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It continues to be based on the Swift hatchback, shares the same platform and engine but sports a differentiated look. It even goes one up on the equipment front. The new Dzire is available in four trims – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ – and we take a close look at all the features you get in each trim.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire trims, variants explained

The Dzire is powered by the same Z12E engine as the Swift: 82hp, 112Nm, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated. It’s available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard on all four trims; the AMT is available on all but the base trim. The new Dzire also gets a CNG powertrain right from launch, available on the mid-spec VXi and ZXi trims. Coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Dzire produces 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in CNG spec.

The new Dzire’s ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure is 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise. Meanwhile, in CNG spec, the Dzire returns a claimed efficiency of 33.73km/kg.

New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features

Maruti Dzire LXi: Rs 6.79 lakh

Maruti Dzire LXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT

  • Projector halogen headlights
  • LED tail-lights
  • 14-inch steel wheels without covers
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Black and beige dual-tone interior
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Adjustable front seat headrests
  • Analogue instrument cluster with MID (multi-information display)
  • All four power windows
  • Auto up/down for the driver-side window
  • Keyless entry
  • Manual AC
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Six airbags
  • Rear defogger
  • 3-point seat belts with reminders for all seats
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors

Maruti Dzire VXi: Rs 7.79 lakh–8.74 lakh

Maruti Dzire VXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • 14-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Chrome finish on the front grille
  • Turn indicators on wing mirrors
  • Body-coloured door handles and wing mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors
  • Silver insert on dashboard
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • OTA updates
  • Voice assistant
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Front roof lamp
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear AC vents

Maruti Dzire ZXi: Rs 8.89 lakh–9.84 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • Auto LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels
  • Chrome window garnish
  • Silver trim and faux wood insert on dashboard
  • Push button start/stop
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Key-operated boot opening
  • Auto AC
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Connected car tech
  • Reverse parking camera
  • TPMS

Maruti Dzire ZXi+: Rs 9.69 lakh–10.14 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi+

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT

  • 15-inch dual-tone alloys
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Arkamys-tuned sound system
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Coloured MID on instrument console
  • Cruise control
  • Auto-fold wing mirrors on locking the car
  • 360-degree camera

Bookings for the new Dzire are ongoing for a token amount of Rs 11,000, and the introductory prices will be applicable till December 31, 2024. The Dzire rivals the Hyundai Aura, the Tata Tigor and the Honda Amaze, with the Amaze also due to receive an all-new generation next month.

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Skoda Kylaq price, size and specs compared with rivals

Skoda India has taken the wraps off the Kylaq and revealed its starting price of Rs 7.89 lakh. With the Kylaq, the Czech carmaker has forayed into the heavily populated compact SUV segment, taking on the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The compact SUV space is the largest sub-segment in the Indian market, comprising more than 50 percent of all SUV sales.

The Kylaq is an important model for Skoda, positioned at the heart of the market. Here, we are looking at how it compares with its rivals on paper in terms of price, size, and specs.

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals dimensions

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: dimensions
ModelKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Length (mm)39953995399539903995399539943991
Width (mm)17831804179018211770179017581750
Height (mm)16191620168516471617164215721605
Wheelbase (mm)25562498250026002500250025002500
Ground clearance (mm)189208-201--205205
Boot space (litres)360382328364-385336405*
Wheel size (inch)1716161716161616

*Without parcel tray

At 3,995mm in length, the Kylaq fits just under the sub-4m mark to be in line with most other compact SUVs, although the XUV 3XO, Kiger, and Magnite are slightly shorter. Overall, the Kylaq sits in the middle of its rivals on nearly every metric, barring wheelbase length and wheel size. Skoda's compact SUV has the second-longest wheelbase, at 2,556mm, after the XUV 3XO, which offers the best-in-class cabin space. The XUV 3XO comfortably accommodates three individuals in the rear, while the others are best reserved for two adults. Therefore, the Kylaq is expected to have more interior space than most of its rivals, if not the XUV 3XO.

The Kylaq and XUV 3XO have the largest alloy wheels on offer and comparable boot spaces. It is the Sonet and the Nexon that boast the largest boots here, with over 380 litres of capacity, while Tata's compact SUV also claims the highest ground clearance, at 208mm.  

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals engine and specs

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: engine specifications
ModelKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Type3 cyls turbo 3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA3 cyls turbo/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo4 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo3 cyls NA/3 cyls turbo
Displacement999cc1199cc1462cc1197cc/1197cc (TGDi)1197cc/998cc1197cc/998cc999cc/999c999cc/999c
Power 115hp120hp103hp111hp/131hp83hp/120hp83hp/120hp72hp/100hp72hp/100hp
Torque178Nm170Nm137Nm200Nm/230Nm114Nm/172Nm114Nm/172Nm96Nm/160Nm96Nm/160Nm
MT gearbox6MT5MT/6MT5MT6MT/6MT5MT/6MT5MT/6iMT5MT5MT
AT gearbox 6AT6AMT/7DCT6AT 6AT7DCT7DCT5MT, CVT 5MT, CVT

The Kylaq is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 115hp and 178Nm of torque. From the other Skoda-VW cars that this engine does duty in, along with our drive in a prototype, we know it is responsive, relatively refined, and delivers strong acceleration. The 6-speed manual and the 6-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes will also be carried over.

The Kylaq comes with a single engine, whereas most competitors offer at least two options. However, it finds itself right in the middle of the pack in terms of power and torque figures – it's more powerful than all entry-level, naturally aspirated engines of its rivals but slightly less powerful than the turbo-petrol units. The XUV 3XO, with the 131hp TGDi engine, remains the most powerful in its class. Meanwhile, the Brezza gets the largest engine, but it's the only one to miss out on a turbo-petrol unit.

It’s worth mentioning that the likes of the Nexon, XUV 3XO, Venue, and Sonet are also available with a diesel engine. The percentage of diesel buyers in this class is less than the majority and shrinking, but the said models at least offer that option. The Brezza and the Nexon are the only models in this class to get a factory-fitted CNG kit.

Skoda Kylaq price

Skoda Kylaq vs rivals: price
Ex-showroom, IndiaKylaqNexonBrezzaXUV 3XOVenueSonetMagniteKiger
Entry-level price7.898.008.347.797.947.995.996.00
Top-spec price14 (est.)15.0013.9815.4913.5314.9211.5011.23

Skoda has yet to reveal the full price list of the Kylaq, though it has confirmed that the entry-level Classic trim will be priced at Rs 7.89 lakh. With prices expected to rise to about Rs 14 lakh for the top-spec Prestige automatic variant, the Kylaq is expected to be well-priced compared to rivals like the Nexon, Brezza, XUV 3XO, Venue and Sonet. However, the Magnite and Kiger continue to be the most affordable compact SUVs on sale in India. 

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The fourth-gen Maruti Dzire is quite a departure from its predecessors in a lot of ways. Through the generations, this compact sedan has been based on the Swift hatchback, sharing the same chassis and powertrain options, among many other bits. However, with the latest-gen, there are quite a few differences between the two models, which is why this is going to be an in-depth comparison, on paper, between the new Dzire and Swift.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift design

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift dimensions
New DzireSwift
Length (mm)39953860
Width (mm)17351735
Height (mm)15251520
Wheelbase (mm)24502450
Ground clearance (mm)163163
Wheels & tyres185/65 R15185/65 R15
Boot space (litres)382265
Kerb weight (kg)920-1025920-990

As mentioned above, the new Dzire has a distinct design when compared to the Swift, sharing almost nothing with the hatchback. The compact sedan looks more premium with its Audi-esque styling in the front, a smoother roofline, and the notchy boot.

In terms of size, the new Dzire is 5mm taller and 135mm longer, with the latter explaining the compact sedan's ability to carry an additional 117 litres worth of luggage in the boot. Interestingly, the base versions of both models weigh the same 920kg, while the higher versions of the Dzire, especially the CNG-equipped variants, weigh up to 35kg more.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift front
 

It should be noted that the Swift comes with three dual-tone exterior colours – Sizzling Red with Midnight Black, Luster Blue with Midnight Black and Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black – and six monotone options. Meanwhile, the Dzire gets a total of seven exterior finishes with no dual-tone options.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift rear

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

On the inside, the new Dzire and Swift are far more closely linked. In fact, they have nearly identical dash layouts, from the size and shape of the side AC vents to the centrally mounted floating touchscreen. However, the compact sedan’s cabin gets a brighter beige and grey finish compared to the hatchback’s all-black one. In addition, the chrome strip that runs the length of the Dzire’s dashboard gets a kink near the central AC vents, which also has a marginally different trapezoidal design.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

Coming to the features on offer in their respective range-topping forms, the Dzire comes with a longer list. Kit available on the Dzire that's not available on the Swift is a powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera. The rest of the features are identical, from the rear AC vents and climate control system to the 9-inch touchscreen, analogue dials and coloured MID.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift engine

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrains
New DzireSwiftNew Dzire CNGSwift CNG
Engine type3-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, CNG3-cyl, NA, CNG
Displacement (cc)1197119711971197
Power (hp)828269.7569.75
Torque (Nm)112112101.8101.8
Gearbox5MT/5AMT5MT/5AMT5MT5MT
Fuel efficiency^24.79/25.71kpl24.8/25.75kpl33.73km/kg32.85km/kg

True to form, the new Dzire and Swift share the same Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine. The 1.2-litre unit produces the same 82hp and 112Nm of torque on petrol, 69.75hp and 101.8Nm of CNG, and comes with 5-speed manual and AMT options. Interestingly, while the heavier Dzire in petrol form is marginally less frugal than the Swift, the Dzire CNG goes 0.88km further on a kilo of gas than its hatchback counterpart.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrain

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price (in Rs, lakh)
New Dzire*Swift
Petrol-MT6.79-9.696.49-9.00
Petrol-AMT8.24-10.147.75-9.45
CNG-MT8.74-9.848.20-9.20

For now, prices of the Dzire start Rs 30,000 higher than the Swift, which isn’t too much of a difference. Dzire AMT variants cost about Rs 50,000 more than the equivalent Swift variant, with the range-topping compact sedan being priced Rs 69,000 higher. Meanwhile, prices for the Dzire CNG are about Rs 54,000-64,000 higher than the Swift CNG’s.

Do note that prices for the Dzire are introductory, and will increase from January 2025. On paper then, the new Dzire seems to be quite a proposition when compared to the Swift. For not too much more money, the Dzire offers a more mature aesthetic and a longer list of features, along with being the more frugal model in CNG form.

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