November 2024 - Maruti Suzuki Dzire Petrol, CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated (Nov 12, 2024): This update of the 2025 Dzire Variants Explained includes the launch prices of the Dzire variants along with our buying recommendations.

In response to the comment from our reader, we have updated the feature tables with more accurate information from the Dzire brochure. Thanks to Gaurav for your keen observation and bringing the discrepancies to our attention.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Dzire?

The pros or advantages of 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire are:

• Great styling that’ll appeal to most buyers
• The Dzire is the first and only car in its segment with a sunroof, which is a big draw for many car buyers
• 5-star GNCAP rating makes it the first and only car in its segment with top honours from the organisation
• 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, HSA, halogen projector headlamps and rear defogger are standard safety features, which further emphasises the focus on safety
• Phenomenal ARAI fuel efficiency figures with all 3 powertrains
• Choice of 3 engine-transmission options: petrol-manual, petrol-automatic and CNG-manual
• Maruti Suzuki’s wide sales and service network makes it easy to find original and OEM-spec spares and competent mechanics
• Maruti’s cars tend to hold their value residual value well in the used car market, especially, if its one of the top selling ones like the Dzire
• One of the rare Maruti cars where the VXI (variant above base) earned our top recommendation as it mnages to justify the price gap with additional features

The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Missing features like front armrest, front parking sensors, rear window sunshades; considering the fact that the Dzire now costs more than Rs. 10.0 lakh ex-showroom, we should expect these features since even the Sonet HTK (~Rs. 9.0 lakh) offers them
• Missing features like padded door armrest, adjustable rear headrests — Addressed with November 2024 generation update
• Having the taxi image makes it too common on our roads and will turn off some buyers (while the new design is currently exclusively available for individual buyers, it will eventually trickle down to the commercial segment)
• Cruise control is limited to the top model (~Rs. 9.70 lakh) while the Aura offers it in the SX and higher variants (~Rs. 8.10 lakh), Tigor offers it in XZ Plus (~Rs. 7.80 lakh)
• The 3-cylinder engine is a step back in the wrong direction as it is noisier and has more vibrations than the older 4-cylinder engine
• While the ARAI mileage numbers look better, this new engine is in fact less efficient in the city as we found in our mileage test; check out the mileage test video of the Baleno and Swift in the next section
• The Dzire CNG has the smallest CNG fuel tank capacity in the segment (55L vs Tigor’s 70L)

2022 Baleno Mileage Test (older, 4-cylinder 1.2L petrol engine):

New Swift Mileage Test (new, 3-cylinder 1.2L petrol engine):

What Is The Price Of 2024 Maruti Dzire Petrol And CNG Variants?

The 2024 Dzire is available in 4 variants: LXI, VXI, ZXI and ZXI Plus. All 4 variants get the 1.2L petrol-manual powertrain while the AMT automatic is available in all variants except for the 2024 Dzire base model.

The petrol-manual variants of the new Dzire 2024 cost between Rs. 6.79 lakh and Rs. 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The AMT automatic transmission carries a Rs. 45,000 premium over the manual. Pricing of the Dzire petrol-automatic variants starts from Rs. 8.24 lakh and stretches up to Rs. 10.14 lakh.

The Dzire CNG is available in the mid-spec, VXI and ZXI variants and they cost Rs. 8.74 lakh and Rs. 9.84 lakh, respectively. The CNG powertrain carries a premium of Rs. 95,000 over the comparable petrol-manual variants.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire LXI — Base Model Standard Features

The base LXI variant of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire only comes with the turbo petrol engine and a manual transmission. The base LXI variant offers the following notable standard features:

The base variant seems to have several must-have features but you may miss the following notable features:

• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Music system
• TPMS
• Rear AC vents
• Internally-adjustable outside mirrors
• Wheel covers
• Day/night inside mirror

The Dzire base model misses out on several must-have features you should expect from any car at this price point regardless of the segment or body style. It’s literally inexcusable to have a car without internally adjustable outside mirrors and a day/night inside mirror. Meanwhile, we don’t mind the lack of a music system, wheel covers and TPMS as these are still relatively easy to install from the aftermarket.

For these reasons, we can’t recommend the LXI variant. As usual, the VXI trim adds a lot of must-have features and surprisingly (for a Maruti car) manages to almost justify the price premium over the base model. Hence, the VXI is our top recommendation and you should stretch your budget to get that variant instead of the Dzire LXI.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire LXI vs VXI Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

In addition to the petrol-manual, the VXI variant of the Dzire also gets the petrol-automatic and CNG-manual powertrain options. The VXI petrol-manual costs Rs. 7.79 lakh. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 8.24 lakh, which is Rs. 45,000 more than the manual. Lastly, the VXI CNG-manual costs Rs. 8.74 lakh, which is Rs. 95,000 pricier than the VXI petrol-manual.

In the VXI variants of the upcoming Dzire gets the following additional features:

This variant misses out on the following features:

• Front armrest
• TPMS
• Auto AC
• Cruise control
• Rear camera

While it too doesn’t get some features we expect from a car at this price point, we can confidently recommend the VXI trim to pretty much any Dzire buyer. It has a nice feature balance and manages to (almost) justify the incremental price gap over the base trim. If you’re not satisfied with the feature mix of the VXI trim and have the budget for some good-to-have features, then the jump to the ZXI as well as ZXI Plus is worth the additional cost.

It’s a good thing that the VXI variant is also available with all powertrain options. So, you can buy a reasonably-loaded and reasonably-priced option of the Dzire without having to settle for an under-equipped or an overpriced variant. No matter your powertrain preference.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXI vs ZXI Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The ZXI gets the same powertrain options as the lower VXI variant. The Dzire ZXI variant with the petrol-manual, petrol-auto and CNG-manual cost Rs. 8.89 lakh, Rs. 9.34 lakh and Rs. 9.84 lakh, respectively. These prices are exactly Rs. 1.10 lakh more than the lower VXI variant with similar powertrains.

For the additional cost, the ZXI variant adds the following features to the mix in addition to those of the VXI variant:

You may miss the following features in the ZXI variant:

• Front armrest
• Front parking sensors
• Rear window sunshades
• Cruise control

The ZXI variant mostly adds features, which you can manage without. Stuff like LED headlamps, bigger tyres, alloy wheels, DRLs and telematics aren’t close to being must-haves. But, it manages to justify the price gap over the base trim with all of its additional features. So, it’s worth considering from a value perspective.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXI vs ZXI Plus Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The ZXI Plus variant of the Dzire misses out on the CNG powertrain but retains the petrol-manual and petrol-automatic. It costs Rs. 9.69 lakh with the manual and Rs. 10.14 lakh with the automatic. The Dzire top model is Rs. 80,000 pricier than the lower ZXI variant.

In the ZXI Plus top model of the 2024 Maruti Dzire, we will get the following additional features:

You may miss the following features in the ZXI Plus variant:

• Front parking sensors
• Front armrest
• Rear window sunshades
• Option of CNG powertrain

This variant is not available with the CNG powertrain. For the petrol-automatic buyers, this variant may bring some cost concerns as it breaches the psychological barrier of Rs. 10.0 lakh. So, if you live in a state where cars above Rs. 10.0 lakh (ex-showroom) are taxed considerably more, then you should consider buying a lower variant. However, in terms of ex-showroom price, it manages to justify the price gap over the base trim with its additional features. You can consider buying it with manual or automatic based on your preference for the transmission.

Since it doesn’t get very many must-have features, you should buy it only if you want the features of the Dzire top model. From the functionality, feature balance and value for money angles, the VXI remains our top recommendation.

Which Variant Of The Maruti Suzuki Dzire Petrol Should You Buy?

The petrol-manual powertrain in the Dzire is available in all four variants. The VXI variant is suitable for budget buyers, as it comes with almost all basic features without any compromise on the value front. This variant is recommended for all types of buyers, which is why it’s our top recommended variant.

Above this, the ZXI variant includes useful good-to-have features. If you’re looking for a slightly more modern car, you can go for the ZXI variant. The reason to choose the ZXI Plus variant could be features like a sunroof or cruise control. This variant is also value-for-money, so you can consider it if you find the features to be important.

Our recommendation remains the same for the Dzire AMT as well. The VXI variant is one that all buyers can choose, but upgrading to the ZXI or ZXI Plus variants makes sense in terms of value – so you can choose any of these variants based on your budget and needs.

With an additional cost of Rs 95,000 for CNG over petrol-manual, the Dzire CNG is on the expensive side. However, if you are opting for it due to its low cost of ownership, then it’s the best option. You can buy the ZXI if you find the additional features important for your ownership experience. It also offers better value for money and better justifies the price gap over the lower variant with the extra features.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Suzuki Dzire Petrol?

Just like its rival B2-segment sedans, the Dzire also has a 1.2L petrol engine making almost 82PS of power and 112 Nm to torque. The Amaze has the best power output of 90PS but it has the weakest torque output of 110Nm peaking late in the rev range at 4800rpm. High torque output at lower RPMs helps with drivability. This is where the Tigor comes in delivering 113Nm of torque at just 3300rpm.

While the Aura and Amaze offer smoother 4-cylinder engines, the Dzire brings the new but more fuel efficient 3-cylinder engine replacing the older 4-cylinder unit. To find out the real world mileage of this new engine, you can read the following article: Maruti Swift 1.2L Petrol-Auto Actual City, Highway Mileage Test

In this comparison, only the Amaze brings a CVT automatic transmission while the others offer a more affordable, but perfectly usable, AMT-type automatic. It’s worth noting that the Hyundai’s AMT is pretty slick and it changes gears smoothly and quickly. Maruti Suzuki have also updated their AMT and the automatic with their new engine is as good as Hyundai’s.

In this area, the Tigor is left behind while the Amaze ends up with probably the worst engine-transmission combination. Not only does their engine have poor torque at lower RPMs, the automatic transmission’s gear-less nature makes it difficult to extract the instant performance required for strong rolling acceleration. The Aura appears to offer the best powertrain for automatic buyers as it not only gets a smooth 4-cylinder engine but also a slick-shifting automatic (by AMT standards).

Among CNG bi-fuel B2-segment sedans also, the Dzire has the best-in-class mileage figure of 33.73kmpkg. This is an improvement over the older 4-cylinder Dzire. Not only this, the new Dzire CNG also has better torque output and now, it has the best-in-segment torque figure.

However, here too, the Tigor gets special brownie points for offering the option of AMT automatic with the CNG powertrain. It’s also worth noting that the Tigor also gets a more usable boot space because of their 2 CNG tanks with more efficient packaging. While the Tigor may not have a good mileage figure, it has the largest CNG tank capacity.

*Estimated

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any diesel, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Maruti Suzuki Dzire?

The Dzire is about as long and tall as the rest of the B2 sedans but it’s the widest in its class, which should provide more shoulder room when travelling with 3 passengers in the rear seat. The Dzire, though, has the smallest boot space among its peers. With the CNG, it doesn’t get a usable cargo space like the Tigor, which offers a more usable boot space even with the CNG tanks in the trunk. Moreover, the Tigor CNG also has the best fuel tank capacity (70L) in this comparison while the Dzire has the smallest (55L). So, whatever advantage the Dzire gets in terms of mileage, the Tigor makes up for that with a larger fuel tank. Thus, you can expect a similar range on a full tank of CNG from both the cars.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Maruti Suzuki Dzire?

The Dzire is available in the following 7 colour options:

• Blue
• Red
• Brown
• Grey
• Silver
• White
• Black (bluish black)

For a detailed look at the various colour options of the Dzire 2025, you can visit the following link: New Maruti Dzire 2024 To Get 3 New Exterior Colour Options

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples