Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Wagon R delivers 24.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Wagon R a 998cc engine producing 65.71bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Wagon R, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Wagon R stands out for affordability.

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City vs Wagon R Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMaruti Suzuki Wagon R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 4.99 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl24.35 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc998 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm65.71bhp@5500rpm

City vs Wagon R Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMaruti Wagon R LXI
Rating
8 reviews
291 reviews
Brand Name Honda Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 65.71bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 24.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 155/80 R13
Boot Space 506 Liters 341 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 9,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 25,383 Wagon R Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
K10C
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
89Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
810 Kg

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
32 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
24.35 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.7 m
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
155/80 R13
Wheel Size
15
13
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
341
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
341 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Roof Antenna
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3655*1620*1675 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2435 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
No
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
No
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
4
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
1340 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40,000 kms

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • Fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded
  • 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP
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Honda City Vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is better on the grounds of mileage and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Honda City by ₹7.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXI version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 65.71bhp@5500rpm of power and 89Nm@3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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