Kia Syros vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.43 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Syros, priced at Rs. 8.42 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm and the Wagon R a 998cc engine producing 65.71bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and Wagon R, the Syros is the better pick for performance, while the Wagon R stands out for affordability.

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Syros vs Wagon R Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosMaruti Suzuki Wagon R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 4.99 Lakh
Mileage Not Available24.35 kmpl
Engine 998 cc998 cc
Max power 118bhp@6000rpm65.71bhp@5500rpm

Syros vs Wagon R Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTE TurboMaruti Wagon R LXI
Rating
9 reviews
289 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 65.71bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6 Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 24.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 155/80 R13
Boot Space 465 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. 16,286 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 9,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 37,406 Syros Insurance Rs. 25,383 Wagon R Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
998 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
K10C
Engine Displacement
998 cc
998 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
89Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
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
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
32 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
24.35 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.7 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
155/80 R13
Wheel Size
15
13
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
341
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
465 Liters
341 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
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
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Roof Antenna
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
3655*1620*1675 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2435 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
No
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
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
No
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

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
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
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
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 )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1340 kg

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Syros
  • Big on space: among the best rear seat experiences in the segment with recline and ventilation functions
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof plus 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display along with a 5-inch climate control display and front and rear ventilated seats to name a few
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts and also Level 2 ADAS
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Kia Syros
  • Quirky design might not be to everyone’s taste
  • Suspension setup needs improvement
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

Is Kia Syros Better Than Maruti Wagon R?

56% users have chosen Kia Syros over Maruti Wagon R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 664 users have also rated Kia Syros and Maruti Wagon R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Syros is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Maruti Wagon R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Syros Wagon R
Mileage 3.5 4.2
Performance 3.5 4.1
Comfort 4.3 4.0
Maintenance 3.5 4.3
Safety 4.3 3.0
Features 2.7 3.5
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Kia Syros Vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
As per the users experiences Kia Syros is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Kia Syros by ₹3.43 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
For the HTE Turbo version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Syros produces 118bhp@6000rpm of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm 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 Kia Syros has better performance.

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