Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Hyundai Santro - Details!

With the launch of the new Maruti Celerio, the competition in the entry-level hatchback is now even more intense. With cars like the Hyundai Santro and the Tata Tiago already in the market, the buyers now find it difficult to take a final decision. Here is a detailed Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Hyundai Santro comparison that will help you decide which of these is a better car for you. But before we begin, do not forget to join our exclusive 91Wheels Whatsapp (click via mobile to join) to be a part of interesting automotive discussions.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Hyundai Santro - Exterior Design And Dimensions

The all-new Celerio not only gets a new design language but also gets a new platform. The car now features a more elegant design with lots of changes. For starters, the Celerio now features smaller and elegant headlights along with a simple chrome grille in the centre. The bumper too gets a new design while the car now also gets R-15 alloy wheels for the first time. Similarly, the rear design too has been revised and the Celerio will definitely attract a lot of buyers because of it exterior design. The build quality however could have been better.

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The Hyundai Santro on the other hand is smaller in terms of exterior dimensions and offer a more subtle design. The car gets sleeker headlights and a larger grille upfront. In addition to this, the Santro also misses out on alloy wheels and request sensors. However, the build quality of the Santro is definitely better when compared to the Celerio. In terms of exterior looks, the Celerio definitely has an edge over the Santro and will appeal to a wider segment of buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Hyundai Santro - Interiors

Just like the exteriors, the interiors too are new in the Celerio and the car now gets an all-black colour theme. The car now gets better steering wheel along with better instrument console. There is no dearth of space inside the cabin and the seats too are comfortable. The dashboard layout looks good but the plastics quality is definitely not as good as the rivals. The visibility from the driver's seat is impressive and moving in and out of the car too is easy.

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The interiors of the Hyundai not only boast better build quality, but also look much better and more premium. The car gets dual-tone colour combination and the interior space too is impressive. The steering wheel feels nice to hold while the instrument console too looks better. The seats are comfortable and features like rear AC vents make the Santro better. The Santro definitely has an upper hand when it comes to the in-cabin experience.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Hyundai Santro - Specs

The new K10C motor powering the Maruti Celerio is not only more advance than before but also boasts commendable fuel economy figures. This 1.0-L engine churns out 66PS of peak power output while the maximum torque on the other hand stands at 89Nm. This engine comes mated to a five speed manual gearbox while an AMT transmission too is on offer. The refinement and performance is decent but not the best in the segment. The brand may also introduce a new CNG variant in the market soon.

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The Hyundai Santrro on the other hand not only gets a bigger and a more powerful engine, but also boasts better refinement and NVH levels. The 1.1-L Epsilon MPI petrol engine delivers a peak power and torque output of 69PS and 99Nm respectively. Just like the Celerio, the Santro too gets a five speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox options. The performance is great and tall gears do help in improving the highway experience.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Hyundai Santro - Features

A number of additional features are now being offered with the maruti Celerio and the car now gets features like push-button start, large touchscreen infortainment system, steering mounted buttons, rear defogger, etc. In addition to this, the Celerio also gets features like rear wipers, multi-way adjustable driver's seat, power windows, and other features like central locking, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto.

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The Hyundai Santro on the other hand offers a more extensive features list, but in addition to this, also gets a more usable features like rear AC vents, touchscreen system, and steering mounted controls. Apart from this, the fit and finish levels too are great and the Santro offers an impressive in-cabin experience. However, the interiors space available in the Celerio is slightly better when compared to the Santro.

Price

The price of the new Maruti Celerio starts from INR 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant. The buyers can also opt for the AMT versions. The Maruti WagonR on the other hand is priced from INR 4.76 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant. The Santro offers better VFM when compared to the Celerio.

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