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Celerio vs Wagon R

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Maruti Suzuki

Celerio

Celerio
Price Range

₹4.7 lakh – ₹6.75 lakh

Mileage

25.24 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 8 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Wagon R
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹7.24 lakh

Mileage

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 12 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Celerio and Wagon R target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose Celerio for individual equipment highlights or Wagon R for ownership discipline.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Celerio

Not published

6

Wagon R

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Celerio

68.7 PS

91.1 Nm

Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Celerio
Celerio Standout

25.24 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Wagon R

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Maruti Suzuki

Celerio

Listed items₹2,37,718
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,37,718
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Listed items₹2,46,103
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,103
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹36,000(Celerio lower)

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 25.24 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.18 lakh

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 24.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.54 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Celerio
Wagon R
Engine TypeDiffers
Celerio:998 cc
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Celerio:68.7 PS
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Celerio:91.1 Nm
Wagon R:89 Nm
Transmission Options
Celerio:Manual, AMT
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Celerio:Petrol, CNG
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Celerio:25.24 km/l
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Celerio
Wagon R
Seating
Celerio:5 seats
Wagon R:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Celerio:170 mm
Wagon R:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Celerio:313 litres
Wagon R:341 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Celerio:32 litres
Wagon R:32 litres
Body Type
Celerio:Hatchback
Wagon R:Hatchback
Celerio
Wagon R
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Celerio:—
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
Airbags
Celerio:6
Wagon R:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Wagon R has a published 1-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Celerio is not published.
The Celerio has a published mileage of 25.24 km/l. The Wagon R has a published mileage of 23.56 - 25.19 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹2,37,718 for Celerio and ₹2,46,103 for Wagon R.