Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Dzire price starts at Rs. 6.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki FRONX, priced at Rs. 11.98 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Dzire offers a claimed 25.15 kmpl, while the FRONX delivers 20.01 kmpl. On the performance front, the Dzire uses a 1197cc engine producing 81.80bhp@5700rpm and the FRONX a 998cc engine producing 98.69bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Dzire and FRONX, the Dzire is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the FRONX stands out for performance.

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Dzire vs FRONX Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki DzireMaruti Suzuki FRONX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.31 LakhRs. 11.98 Lakh
Mileage 25.15 kmpl20.01 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc998 cc
Max power 81.80bhp@5700rpm98.69bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

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Basic Info Maruti Dzire LXIMaruti FRONX Alpha Turbo DT ATTata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
43 reviews
142 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Maruti Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 6.31 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.98 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.29 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 998 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 81.80bhp@5700rpm 98.69bhp@5500rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3 3
Transmission Manual Automatic Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Colors
Maruti Suzuki FRONX Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 25.15 Kmpl 20.01 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 165/80 R14 195/60 R16 175/65 R14
Boot Space 382 Liters 308 Liters 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes No
Cruise Control No Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 12,198 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,173 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,233 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,311 Dzire Insurance FRONX Insurance Rs. 31,678 Aeris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
998 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Z12E
1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
998 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
81.80bhp@5700rpm
98.69bhp@5500rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
112.4Nm@4500rpm
147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
920-960 Kg
1055-1060 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
37 Liters
14 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
25.15 Kmpl
20.01 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
4.9 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
195/60 R16
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
14
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Tray
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
Not Available
419 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
308
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
382 Liters
308 Liters
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
No
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1735*1525 mm3
3995*1765*1550 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2520 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
163 mm
Not Available
170 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Tray
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
9 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
No
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
No
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
1375 kg
1480
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Cooler design
  • Spacious boot
  • Still great ride quality
  • 1st 5-start rated Maruti Car
  • promises great mileage
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
  • Mini Grand Vitara styling
  • Cabin offers enough space for four six-footers
  • Supple ride quality
  • One-litre turbo-petrol engine offers all-round drivability and performance
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Engine noise and vibes can be felt at idle
  • AMT is a bit eager to shift up for efficiency and not so smooth
  • Lack of headroom in the rear seats
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
  • Lacks niceties like sunroof and ventilated seats
  • Sloping roofline eats into rear headroom
  • Rear cabin lacks adequate storage spaces

Is Maruti Dzire Better Than Maruti FRONX?

57% users have chosen Maruti Dzire over Maruti FRONX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 325 users have also rated Maruti Dzire and Maruti FRONX 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 Maruti Dzire is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti FRONX is better on the grounds of 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 Dzire FRONX
Mileage 4.8 4.0
Performance 4.6 4.0
Comfort 4.5 4.3
Maintenance 4.8 4.0
Safety 4.1 3.8
Features 2.8 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is best option in 2025 Dzire or Frnox
  • The Maruti Dzire offers superior fuel efficiency of 25.71 kmpl and a larger boot space of 382 liters, making it well-suited for economical city driving. In contrast, the Maruti FRONX delivers a higher power output of 98.69 bhp and boasts a sportier SUV-inspired design, appealing to those who prioritize performance and style. For more detailed information about both models, click the following link: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/maruti-suzuki-dzire-vs-maruti-suzuki-fronx
Q. To cope up with E20 complient petro which one good? Delta plus or zeta model?
  • Both the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus and Zeta variants are E20-compliant, ensuring compatibility with future fuel standards. The Delta Plus provides excellent value with features such as LED headlamps and alloy wheels, whereas the Zeta offers additional premium features, including push-button start, rear AC vents, wireless charging, and enhanced safety with extra airbags. While the Zeta is better suited for those prioritizing comfort and performance, the Delta Plus represents a practical and cost-effective choice. As both variants are E20-ready, the decision should primarily be guided by budget considerations and desired features. To know more about the vehicles we would suggest you to visit the nearest authorised dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/maruti-suzuki/Delhi
Q. Which is the best value for money varient?
  • The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in multiple variants, each catering to different needs. The Sigma variant is the entry-level option and is best suited for buyers looking for an affordable choice with basic features. However, if you are seeking the best balance of features, comfort, and safety at a reasonable price, the Delta and Zeta variants are generally considered the most value-for-money options. While the top-spec Alpha variant offers a more premium experience, the Delta and Zeta trims provide practicality and essential features without stretching the budget. For a better understanding and comparison, we would recommend visiting your nearest authorized dealership to explore all variants in detail and decide which one suits your requirements best: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/maruti-suzuki/Delhi

Dzire Vs FRONX Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki FRONX is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki FRONX by ₹5.67 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire delivers better mileage 25.15 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
For the LXI version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Dzire produces 81.80bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha Turbo DT AT version, 998 cc Petrol engine of FRONX produces 98.69bhp@5500rpm of power and 147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has better performance.

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