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Dzire vs Fronx

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

Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Dzire
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹6.31 lakh – ₹9.54 lakh

Mileage

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 11 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

Fronx
Price Range

₹6.9 lakh – ₹12.03 lakh

Mileage

20.01 - 22.89 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 14 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“Dzire takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption. While Fronx remains a capable contender, Dzire offers greater return per rupee spent.”

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
Dzire

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Fronx

Not published

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Dzire

82.9 PS

112.4 Nm

Fronx

89.7 PS

113 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Dzire
Dzire Standout

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

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

Fronx

20.01 - 22.89 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

Dzire

Listed items₹2,34,009
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,34,009
Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

Listed items₹2,79,720
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,79,720
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹47,800(Dzire lower)

VXI

1197 cc • Manual • 25.15 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.27 lakh

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 21.79 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.75 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Dzire
Fronx
Engine TypeDiffers
Dzire:1197 cc
Fronx:998 cc, 1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Dzire:82.9 PS
Fronx:89.7 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Dzire:112.4 Nm
Fronx:113 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Dzire:Manual, AMT
Fronx:Manual, AMT, Automatic
Fuel Options
Dzire:Petrol, CNG
Fronx:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Dzire:25.15 - 26.13 km/l
Fronx:20.01 - 22.89 km/l
Dzire
Fronx
Seating
Dzire:5 seats
Fronx:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Dzire:163 mm
Fronx:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Dzire:382 litres
Fronx:308 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Dzire:37 litres
Fronx:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Dzire:Sedan
Fronx:Compact SUV
Dzire
Fronx
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Dzire:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Fronx:—
Airbags
Dzire:6
Fronx:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Dzire has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Fronx is not published.