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Maruti WagonR vs Maruti Celerio
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Celerio is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.68 per kilometre.
Maruti WagonR
Tall-boy Hatchback
₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh
Maruti Celerio
Entry Hatchback
₹5.64 – ₹7.35 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti WagonR | Maruti Celerio |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh | ₹5.64 – ₹7.35 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Tall-boy Hatchback | Entry Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 34.0km/kg | 34.4km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 27.5km/kg | 28.0km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.73 | ₹2.68 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 998 cc · 66 bhp | 998 cc · 66 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 32 L | 32 L |
| Kerb weight | 830 kg | 810 kg |
| Boot space | 341 L | 313 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2021 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti WagonR
| LXi 1.0 MTPetrol · Manual | 24.4 ARAI | 18.0km/l |
| ZXi 1.2 MTPetrol · Manual | 23.6 ARAI | 17.2km/l |
| LXi / VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 34.0 ARAI | 27.5km/kg |
Maruti Celerio
| LXi / VXi / ZXi MTPetrol · Manual | 25.2 ARAI | 19.5km/l |
| VXi / ZXi AMTPetrol · AMT | 26.7 ARAI | 20.3km/l |
| VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 34.4 ARAI | 28.0km/kg |
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Maruti WagonR vs Maruti Celerio — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti WagonR or the Maruti Celerio?
The Maruti Celerio is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 28 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 27.5 km/kg for the WagonR.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Celerio costs about ₹2.68 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Maruti WagonR vs Maruti Celerio — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Celerio wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.