Maruti Dzire new vs old: price, engine, features comparison

    The fourth-gen Dzire gets major design changes, a new engine and more features than its predecessor.

    Published On Nov 12, 2024 04:20:00 PM

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    Maruti Dzire new vs old

    With prices for the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire revealed – they start at Rs 6.79 lakh and go up to Rs 10.14 lakh – it’s time to see exactly what the new model offers over its predecessor. The generation change brings more than a few design changes outside and inside, far more equipment and an even more frugal engine. Let’s dive in.

    Maruti Dzire new vs old design

    Maruti Dzire new vs old dimensions
    New DzireOld Dzire
    Length (mm)39953995
    Width (mm)17351735
    Height (mm)15251515
    Wheelbase (mm)24502450
    Ground clearance (mm)163163
    Wheels & tyres185/65 R15185/65 R15
    Boot space (litres)382378
    Kerb weight (kg)920-1025880-995

    While the overall silhouette is more or less the same, with the sloping roofline and almost typical three-box design, the new Dzire sports a much more mature-looking face. Unlike its predecessor, there’s almost nothing that links the new Dzire to its hatchback counterpart.

    Slim, angular LED headlights have replaced the projector units (that came with LED daytime running lamps). The new black grille hexagonal grille is bigger than before; it has six horizontal slats, with the highest one featuring a piano black and chrome finish and a prominent Suzuki logo in the centre. There is a bit of space between the headlights and the fog lamps, which, on higher-spec variants, will be LED units.

    2024 Maruti Dzire exterior
    2020 Maruti Dzire exterior
    Maruti Dzire new vs old exterior

    New 15-inch alloy wheels, along with reshaped front and rear fenders, help the Dzire look fresh, and at the rear, there are new squarish tail-lights with horizontal, tri-arrow-shaped LED light signatures. There’s an almost prominent boot spoiler, and the lower part of the rear bumper has a sporty-looking diffuser-like design.

    Compared to the outgoing model, the new Dzire has nearly identical dimensions, though it is 10mm taller at 1,525mm, has a slightly larger boot and is also about 30-40kg heavier, depending on the variant. Additionally, the new Dzire is available in seven exterior finishes, of which Alluring Blue, Gallant Red and Nutmeg Brown colours were not available with the older car.

    Maruti Dzire new vs old interior

    While the fourth-gen Dzire shares quite a lot with the Swift on the inside, it’s quite a change compared to the outgoing compact sedan. The dashboard has a more sophisticated, textured and layered look, with a floating touchscreen taking centre stage. The instrument cluster also gets new dials and a new MID. There are vastly different controls for the auto AC and redesigned AC vents.

    The biggest changes inside the cabin are to the Dzire’s features list, which is quite a bit longer than its predecessor’s. There’s the larger 9-inch touchscreen, a segment-first powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera, along with cruise control, a wireless charger and the Suzuki Connect in-car connectivity suite.

    2024 Maruti Dzire interior
    2020 Maruti Dzire interior
    Maruti Dzire new vs old interior

    As for safety, the new Dzire has the distinction of being the first Maruti to get a 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating. Unlike its predecessor, which managed a 2-star GNCAP rating, all variants of the newer model get six airbags as standard. The other bits, such as ABS, ESP, ISOFIX anchors and hill-hold assist continue.

    Maruti Dzire new vs old engine

    Maruti Dzire new vs old powertrain
    New DzireOld DzireNew Dzire CNGOld Dzire CNG
    Engine type3-cyl, NA, petrol4-cyl, NA, petrol3-cyl, NA, CNG4-cyl, NA, CNG
    Displacement (cc)1197119711971197
    Power (hp)829069.7577.5
    Torque (Nm)112113101.898.5
    Gearbox5MT/5AMT5MT/5AMT5MT5MT
    Fuel efficiency^24.79/25.71kpl22.41/22.61kpl33.73km/kg31.12km/kg

    ^ARAI-rated fuel-efficiency figure

    Under the new Dzire’s bonnet is the new Z12E petrol engine that debuted in the Swift. The older model had the K-Series DualJet engine, which was a four-cylinder 1.2-litre unit producing 90hp and 113Nm of torque. When seen in the light of the new engine’s outputs – 82hp and 112Nm – the older model was more powerful. The 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT gearbox options are still available.

    On the other hand, the new three-cylinder 1.2-litre Z Series engine is far more frugal than its predecessor. The new Dzire is rated at 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise, which is an increase of 2.38kpl and 3.1kpl over the outgoing model.

    2024 Maruti Dzire engine
    2020 Maruti Dzire engine
    Maruti Dzire new vs old engine

    As is usually the case with Maruti’s line-up, the new Dzire also gets CNG-powered variants. The same 1.2-litre engine makes 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in the CNG version and delivers 33.73km/kg, which is an increase of 2.61km/kg over the third-gen Dzire.

    Maruti Dzire new vs old price

    Maruti Dzire new vs old prices (in Rs, lakh)
    New Dzire*Old Dzire
    Petrol-MT6.79-9.696.57-8.89
    Petrol-AMT8.24-10.147.99-9.39
    CNG-MT8.74-9.848.44-9.12

    *Introductory prices valid until December 31

    Considering the number of changes, the Rs 22,000 more you pay for the new entry-level Dzire over its predecessor seems justified. Similarly, the Rs 75,000 extra for the top-spec version would also make sense, given the number of premium features now available in the compact sedan. Do note that the new Dzire’s prices are introductory and will increase from January 2025 onwards. 

    All prices, ex-showroom, India

    Also see:

    2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire review: India's favourite sedan massively updated

    New Maruti Dzire launched at Rs 6.79 lakh

    Third-gen Maruti Dzire will continue to be sold as Tour S

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