Maruti Swift vs Maruti Celerio — Which One is the Better Pick?

Both the Maruti Swift and Maruti Celerio sit in the same segment and are often on the same shortlist for buyers. They are close on price, similar in size, but quite different when you dig into the details.

Here is a full breakdown across specs, mileage, dimensions and safety to help you see those differences clearly.

Key Highlights	Maruti Swift	Maruti Celerio
On Road Price	Rs.5.79 L*	Rs.4.70 L*
Fuel Type	petrol	Petrol
Engine (cc)	1197cc	998cc
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Maruti Swift

petrolManual

carbike4u price

₹5.79 L

Maruti Celerio

PetrolManual

carbike4u price

₹4.70 L

Displacement (cc)

1197

998

Fuel Type

petrol

Petrol

Max Power (bhp)

80.46

67.77

Max Torque (Nm)

111.7

91.1

Transmission

Manual

Drive Type

FWD

Pros & Cons

Maruti Swift

Things We Like

•Sporty and vibrant: Sharp styling, LED lighting and bright colours make it look youthful!
•Good space for 4 adults: Accommodating front seats and spacious rear seats can seat 6 footers behind another.
•Covers all basics with cruise control, keyless entry, auto AC, powered windows and steering mounted controls.
•Sorted infotainment package with 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay and 6-speaker sound system.
•Super efficient petrol engine: Delivers around 15kmpl in the city with ease.

Things We Don't Like

•Interior quality could be better for the price. Too much plastic and not enough smooth surfaces.
•Limited performance: 3-cylinder engine, while adequate, doesn’t feel as peppy as the older 4-cylinder engine

Maruti Celerio

Things We Like

•Spacious and comfortable cabin: Can seat four adults in good comfort.
•Performance is peppy for the city and returns a good fuel efficiency too.
•Good features: Ticks all the functional equipment, along with some extra comfort features.
•Easy to drive: Light clutch, light steering and good low-end performance makes it new-driver friendly.

Things We Don't Like

•Not so stable: Ride quality at higher speeds feels firm and causes some side-to-side cabin movement.
•Limited cabin practicality: Could be better with more storage space in front of and behind the handbrake.
•Base LXi and VXi variants are not value for money: Pack only the absolute basics.

Maruti Swift vs Maruti Celerio — What the Numbers Tell You

The Maruti Swift and Maruti Celerio are two of the more talked-about options in the segment in India right now. Both have their own strengths and both attract a similar kind of buyer — someone who wants a well-rounded car without spending too much.

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Maruti Swift vs Maruti Celerio — Which One is the Better Pick?

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