2020 Datsun GO vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire - Price, Specs, Features, Mileage Comparison
Which car is better: Datsun GO or Maruti Suzuki Dzire? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to help you decide which car better fulfils your requirements.

GO 2020 vs Dzire 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
GO VS DZIRE | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Datsun GO |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
D |
₹3.99 |
LXI |
₹5.89 |
A |
₹4.95 |
VXI |
₹6.79 |
A(O) |
₹5.35 |
ZXI |
₹7.48 |
T |
₹5.70 |
ZXI+ |
₹8.28 |
T(O) |
₹5.90 |
- |
- |
Datsun GO prices start from Rs. 3.99 lakh and go up to Rs. 5.90 lakh for petrol manual powertrain. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire hybrid petrol manual prices start from Rs. 5.89 lakh and go up to Rs. 8.28 lakh.
GO VS DZIRE | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL AUTOMATIC |
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Datsun GO |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
T |
₹6.25 |
VXI |
₹7.32 |
T(O) |
₹6.45 |
ZXI |
₹8.01 |
- |
- |
ZXI+ |
₹8.81 |
For the petrol automatic powertrain, Datsun GO prices start from Rs. 6.25 lakh. Datsun GO petrol automatic is Rs. 55,000 more expensive than the manual. The Datsun Go is the most affordable car with an upmarket, smoother CVT automatic transmission. It’s underpriced and it costs similar to an AMT. Maruti Suzuki Dzire starts at Rs. 7.32 lakh. Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol automatic is Rs. 52,500 more expensive than the manual.
GO 2020 vs Dzire 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?
Datsun GO is 3788mm long, 1636mm wide and 1507mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2450mm. The Datsun GO has a boot space of 265 litres. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire measures 3995mm in length, 1735mm in width and 1515mm in height. The wheelbase of Maruti Suzuki Dzire is 2450mm and it has a boot space of 378 litres.
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GO VS DZIRE | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Datsun GO |
Difference |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire |
Length (mm) |
3788 |
207 |
3995 |
Width (mm) |
1636 |
99 |
1735 |
Height (mm) |
1507 |
8 |
1515 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2450 |
0 |
2450 |
Boot Space (litre) |
265 |
113 |
378 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
180 |
10 |
170 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
35 |
2 |
37 |
Tyre Size (Base Variant) |
165/70 R14 |
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165/80 R14 |
Tyre Size (Top Variant) |
165/70 R14 |
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185/65 R15 |
Dimension Review
- The Dzire is longer than the GO by 207mm.
- The Dzire is wider than the GO by 99mm.
- The Dzire is taller than the GO by 8mm.
- The GO and the Dzire have identical wheelbase.
- The Dzire has 113 litres more boot space than the GO.
- The GO has 10mm more ground clearance than the Dzire.
- In terms of dimensions, the Dzire is a larger car than the GO. So, it will have a better road presence than the GO.
GO 2020 vs Dzire 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?
GO VS DZIRE | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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PETROL ENGINE |
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Datsun GO |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire |
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Engine |
1.2 L Petrol |
1.2 L Petrol |
1.2 L Hybrid Petrol |
Displacement |
1198 cc |
1198 cc |
1197 cc |
Cylinder |
3 |
3 |
4 |
Maximum Power |
68PS @ 5000rpm |
77PS @ 6000rpm |
90PS @ 6000rpm |
Peak Torque |
104Nm @ 4000rpm |
104Nm @ 4400rpm |
113Nm @ 4400rpm |
Manual Transmission |
5-speed |
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5-speed |
Manual FE |
19.02kmpl |
- |
23.26kmpl |
Automatic Transmission |
- |
CVT |
5-speed AMT |
Automatic FE |
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19.59kmpl |
24.12kmpl |
GO Petrol vs Dzire Hybrid Petrol
Datsun GO 1.2 L, 3-cylinder petrol engine makes 68PS of maximum power and 104Nm of peak torque with the manual transmission. With the automatic, the power figure increases to 77PS. The torque output remains the same but it peaks at a higher 4400rpm instead of 4000rpm as is the case with the Go MT. It is available with a 5-speed manual and a CVT type automatic transmission. The Datsun GO petrol manual has a mileage of 19.02kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel-efficiency figure of 19.59kmpl.
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Maruti Suzuki Dzire 1.2 L, 4-cylinder hybrid petrol engine makes 90PS of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT type automatic transmission. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol manual has a mileage of 23.26kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel-efficiency figure of 24.12kmpl.
Petrol Engine Review
- The Dzire has a more powerful petrol engine than the GO.
- The Dzire's petrol engine produces more torque than the GO's.
- The Dzire 1.2 L hybrid petrol is more fuel-efficient than the GO.
- The Dzire's petrol engine has a better torque-to-weight ratio than the GO. So, it will offer better driveability compared to the GO.
GO 2020 vs Dzire 2020 | Top Feature Comparison
Notable top features of GO 2020 are:
- LED DRL
- Vehicle dynamic control
- 7-inch touchscreen w/ Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 14-inch alloy wheels
- Bluetooth, USB & aux-in connectivity
- Dual front airbags
- Keyless entry
- Chrome grille
- Analogue Tachometer
- Rear wiper & washer
- Body coloured bumpers, door handles and ORVMS
Notable top features of Dzire 2020 are:
- Idle Start/Stop
- Rear AC Vents
- Rear Center Armrest
- Engine Push Start Button
- Automatic AC
- 7-inch Touchscreen
- 15-inch Alloy Wheels
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- LED Projector Headlamps
- Reverse Parking Camera
- Auto Headlamps
- Cruise control