Which Variant of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Is Most Value For Money?
Read on to find out which variant of the 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis petrol is the most value for money. Here we compare the prices of the 2020 Ignis's petrol variants and the features to tell you which variant is the most Value For Money (VFM). Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and fuel efficiency of the 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis with its competitors and other petrol B1-segment hatchbacks.

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Video - Ignis 2020 BS6 Variants Explained | Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha | Price, Engine, Features
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Ignis 2020 Petrol?
The pros of Ignis petrol 2020 are:
- SUV-like ground clearance of 180mm
- Tall body offers ingress/egress and headroom than traditional hatchbacks
- Peppy, refined and frugal petrol engine
- Alpha variant’s funky styling - inside out
- 15-inch wheels as standard
- AMT automatic transmission available in 3 of 4 variants
Ignis petrol hs the following shortcomings:
- Overpriced Delta and Alpha variants
- Lower variants look odd without the touchscreen, auto AC, LED DRLs and projectors
- Styling may not be to everyone’s taste
What Is The Price Of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol?
The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis petrol starts at Rs. 4.89 lakh. It’s available with a manual in all four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. An AMT-type automatic transmission is also available in the top 3 variants for an additional sum of Rs. 47,000.
The Alpha variant costs Rs. 6.73 lakh with the manual and Rs. 7.2 lakh with the automatic transmission.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS EX-SHOWROOM INDIA | JUNE 2020 |
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Manual |
Difference |
AMT |
|
Sigma |
Rs. 4,89,320 |
- |
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Delta |
Rs. 5,66,841 |
Rs. 47,000 |
Rs. 6,13,841 |
Zeta |
Rs. 5,89,320 |
Rs. 47,000 |
Rs. 6,36,320 |
Alpha |
Rs. 6,72,898 |
Rs. 47,000 |
Rs. 7,19,898 |
Is The Sigma Variant Of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Worth Buying?
The most affordable variant of Ignis petrol is the Sigma and it costs Rs. 4.89 lakh. It gets the following noteworthy features:
- Mandatory safety kit (2 airbags, ABS, parking sensors)
- Tilt steering
- Front power windows
- Body-coloured bumpers, door handles and outside mirrors
This is a very basic variant but it’s a good option for you even if you have the budget to get the Delta variant. That’s because the Delta variant is quite expensive and it doesn’t get enough features to justify the price jump. Notable omissions for the Sigma variant are:
- Day/night inside mirror
- Rear power windows
- Music system
- Power mirrors
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear parcel tray
- Remote central locking
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While these are important upgrades, we’d suggest you consider getting these from the aftermarket as the Delta variant is overpriced.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS SIGMA | FEATURES Rs. 4,89,320 | EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI | JUNE 2020 |
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Safety |
Functional |
Style |
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Dual Front Airbags |
Front Seatbelts Pretensioners w/ Load Limiters |
Tilt Steering |
Front Power Windows w/ Driver Side Auto Down |
Body Coloured Bumpers, Door Handles & ORVMs |
ABS w/ EBD |
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock |
Front Accessory Socket |
Gear Shift Indicator |
Black Interior |
Reverse Parking Sensors |
High-Speed Alert |
- |
Dead Pedal |
Roof Antenna |
Seat Belt Reminder |
- | - | - |
Orange Backlit Instrument Cluster |
Is The Delta Variant Of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Worth Buying?
The Delta manual variant is almost Rs. 78,000 more expensive than the Sigma. This trim is also available with an AMT automatic transmission, which costs Rs. 6.14 lakh. It’s another Rs. 47,000 more expensive than the Delta manual.
Notable additional features of the Delta variant over the Sigma are:
- Day/night inside mirror
- Power mirrors
- Music system with steering controls
- Rear power windows
- Split rear seatback
- Rear parcel tray
- Boot lamp
- Dual-tone cabin
- Wheel covers
- Spoiler and roof rails
- Plastic cladding on doors
- Remote central locking
- Adjustable rear headrests
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Most of these features have become must-have for a car in this class. However, the additional features don’t even come close to justifying the price jump. If you want the Ignis petrol with the manual transmission, then consider getting the Sigma variant and adding selective features from the aftermarket. If you can stretch your budget, then get the Zeta variant, which is a much better value than the Delta.
If you want the Ignis with the automatic transmission, then, unfortunately, Delta is the most affordable option. Fortunately, the Zeta is not that much expensive and it also justifies the price jump over the base Sigma variant. So, consider getting the Zeta instead.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS DELTA | FEATURES OVER SIGMA Rs. 5,66,841 | EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI | JUNE 2020 |
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Safety & Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
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Manual Day/Night IRVM |
Rear Power Windows |
Co-Driver Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror |
Wheel Covers |
Roof Spoiler |
Security Alarm |
Keyless Entry |
Rear Parcel Tray |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs |
Chrome Accent on AC Vents |
Audio Player with CD/FM/AM |
Electrically Adjustable ORVMs |
Tachometer |
Dual Tone Interior |
Roof Rails |
2 Speakers |
Adjustable Rear Headrests |
Luggage Lamp |
Blue Backlit Instrument Cluster |
Plastic Cladding |
Steering-mounted Audio Controls |
60:40 Split Rear Seat |
- | - | - |
USB & Bluetooth |
- | - | - | - |
Is The Zeta Variant Of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Worth Buying?
The Zeta variant of the Ignis costs Rs. 5.89 lakh with the manual and Rs. 6.36 lakh with the automatic transmission. This price is Rs. 22,500 more expensive than the Delta variant.
For this reasonable price hike, you get the following additional features:
- 2 extra full-range speakers 2 tweeters
- Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
- Alloy wheels
- Rear washer and wiper
- Rear defogger
- Front fog lamps
- Power folding mirrors
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The list of additional features looks small but a set of alloy wheels is a big-ticket item. This variant totally justifies the price jump of Rs. 1.0 lakh over the Sigma variant and is the most value-for-money option. Even with the automatic transmission, the Zeta is the best option in terms of value for money.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS ZETA | FEATURES OVER DELTA Rs. 5,89,320 | EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI | JUNE 2020 |
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Safety |
Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
Front Fog Lamps |
2 Speakers |
Push-button Start/Stop |
Alloy Wheels |
Rear Defogger |
2 Tweeters |
Electrically Foldable ORVMs |
Chrome Strip Around Front Grille & Headlamps |
Rear Wiper |
- | - | - |
Is The Alpha Variant Of 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Worth Buying?
The Alpha variant costs Rs. 6.73 lakh with manual transmission and Rs. 7.2 lakh with the automatic. This variant of the Ignis is Rs. 83,500 more expensive than the Zeta variant. For the additional sum, you get the following notable features:
- Parking camera
- 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- LED DRLs
- LED projector headlamps
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Automatic AC
The Alpha variant, with and without the automatic transmission, is straight-up a bad value considering the asking price and its additional features. The only thing going in the Alpha variant’s favour is style. The inclusion of LED DRLs, LED projector headlamps, automatic AC and touchscreen infotainment complete the internal and external looks and complement the Ignis’ funky styling. Especially on the inside, the manual AC knobs and the non-touch music system look out of place in the Delta and Zeta variants.
If you’re buying the Ignis mainly for its funky looks and don’t mind spending for it, we’d recommend you get the Zeta variant, which offers the best value-for-money.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS ALPHA | FEATURES OVER ZETA Rs. 6,72,898 | EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI | JUNE 2020 |
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Safety |
Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
Reverse Parking Camera |
7-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
Auto AC |
LED DRLs |
LED Projector Headlamps |
Voice Commands |
Height Adjustable Driver Seat |
- |
- |
Remote Control (through App) |
Puddle Lamp |
- |
Which Variant Of The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Offers The Most Value For Money?
Zeta is the most value-for-money variant of the 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis petrol.
The base variant of the Ignis is a good value-for-money option. Besides the Suzuki’s refined, frugal and peppy, 1.2-litre petrol engine, it also gives you the SUV-like ground clearance, 15-inch wheels and funky styling. We’d suggest you set aside some Rs. 25,000 for accessorising the Sigma variant and add the most desirable features instead of spending on the higher variant.
The Delta and the Alpha variants are overpriced and are low on our recommendation list. The Zeta is the only other variant that balances the additional features with the incremental increase in the asking price. The Alpha completes the Ignis’ funky looks inside and outside, but it’s overpriced and therefore you should only buy it if you don’t mind paying for that style.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS VARIANTS | RECOMMENDATION EX-SHOWROOM INDIA | JUNE 2020 |
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VFM Rank |
Variant |
Price (ex-showroom) |
Recommendation |
2 |
Sigma |
Rs. 4,89,320 |
For budget buyers only. Personalisation recommended. |
4 |
Delta |
MT - Rs. 5,66,841 |
An expensive upgrade over Sigma. Better buy Sigma and accessorize it. Or upgrade to Zeta. |
AMT - Rs. 6,13,841 |
Better buy Ignis Zeta |
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1 |
Zeta |
MT - Rs. 5,89,320 |
Top recommended and most VFM variant |
AMT - Rs. 6,36,320 |
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3 |
Alpha |
MT - Rs. 6,72,898 |
Not value for money over Zeta, consider if you can pay a premium for added features |
AMT - Rs. 7,19,898 |
What Are The Engine Specifications Of The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol?
The Ignis uses the very popular 1.2-litre 4-cylinder K12 petrol engine. This engine is known for its refinement, reliability, high fuel efficiency and peppy nature. The power and torque figures in this segment are comparable. The only engine that stands out here is the 1.0-litre turbo petrol of the Grand i10 Nios, which makes 100PS of power and 172Nm of torque. The only shortcoming with this engine is that it’s not available with any kind of automatic transmission. Otherwise, all the cars in this category are available with an AMT automatic transmission.
In terms of fuel efficiency, it’s right up there with the Swift lagging by only 0.3kmpl.
MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS vs COMPETITION PETROL ENGINE SPECS |
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Maruti Ignis |
Maruti Swift |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
Tata Tiago |
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Displacement |
1.2L |
1.2L |
1.2L |
1.0L Turbo |
1.2L |
Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Capacity |
1197cc |
1197cc |
1197cc |
998cc |
1199cc |
Maximum Power |
83PS @ 6000rpm |
83PS @ 6000rpm |
83PS @ 6000rpm |
100PS @ 6000rpm |
86PS @ 6000rpm |
Maximum Torque |
113Nm @ 4200rpm |
113Nm @ 4200 rpm |
114Nm @ 4000rpm |
172Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm |
113Nm @ 3300rpm |
Transmission |
5MT & AMT |
5MT & AMT |
5MT & AMT |
5MT |
5MT & AMT |
Claimed FE |
20.89kmpl |
21.21kmpl |
20.7kmpl |
20.3kmpl |
19.8kmpl* |
What Are The Dimensions Of The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis?
In terms of dimensions, the Ignis is the tallest, it has the best ground clearance of 180mm and the only car offering 15-inch wheels as standard on all variants. It’s the shortest car among other B1 hatchbacks. Overall, it has respectable dimensions and should a comparable cabin space.
MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT vs COMPETITION DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Maruti Ignis |
Maruti Swift |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
Tata Tiago |
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Length |
3700mm |
3840mm |
3805mm |
3765mm |
Width |
1690mm |
1735mm |
1680mm |
1677mm |
Height |
1595mm |
1530mm |
1520mm |
1535mm |
Wheelbase |
2435mm |
2450mm |
2450mm |
2400mm |
Ground Clearance |
180mm |
163mm |
165mm |
170mm |
Boot space |
260-lt |
268-lt |
260-lt |
242-lt |
Fuel Tank |
32-lt |
37-lt |
37-lt |
35-lt |
Wheel Size |
175/65 R15 |
165/80 R14 185/65 R15 |
165/70 R14 175/60 R15 |
175/65 R14 175/60 R15 |
What Are The Colour Options Of The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis?
The 2020 Ignis is available in the following 6 colour options:
- Nexa Blue
- Turquoise Blue
- Orange
- Silver
- Grey
- White
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The base Sigma variant is only available in silver, grey and white colours. Meanwhile, the top two variants, Zeta and Alpha, are also available in the following 3 dual-tone colours:
- Nexa Blue with black roof
- Nexa Blue with silver roof
- Orange with black roof
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