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Fronx vs Wagon R

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

Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

Fronx
Price Range

₹6.9 lakh – ₹12.03 lakh

Mileage

20.01 - 22.89 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 14 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

“Wagon R takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption. While Fronx remains a capable contender, Wagon R 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
Fronx

Not published

6

Wagon R

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Fronx

89.7 PS

113 Nm

Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Wagon R
Fronx

20.01 - 22.89 km/l

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

Wagon R Standout

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

Fronx

Listed items₹2,79,720
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,79,720
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:₹2.21 lakh(Wagon R lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 21.79 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.75 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.

Fronx
Wagon R
Engine Type
Fronx:998 cc, 1197 cc
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Fronx:89.7 PS
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Fronx:113 Nm
Wagon R:89 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Fronx:Manual, AMT, Automatic
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Fronx:Petrol, CNG
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Fronx:20.01 - 22.89 km/l
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Fronx
Wagon R
Seating
Fronx:5 seats
Wagon R:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Fronx:308 litres
Wagon R:341 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Fronx:37 litres
Wagon R:32 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Fronx:Compact SUV
Wagon R:Hatchback
Fronx
Wagon R
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Fronx:—
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
Airbags
Fronx: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 Fronx is not published.