
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Exterior and Interior


From the outside, the Dzire has LED headlamps and the grille has chrome borders around it the fog lamps has chrome coverings as well. The front of the Dzire gives a mean look because of how low the grille has been positioned, which is also covered in chrome. From the side, it has chrome lines on the windows frame and 15-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps and chrome bar that connects with the taillamps.


As you can see at the front of the Hyundai i20, it has blacked out front grille with rectangular block design and sleek LED headlamps with LED DRLs inside the headlamps and the bumpers finished in black as well. Moving to the side, it creases to give it a sportier look with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and chrome line running through the window frame. At the rear, it has Z-shaped LED taillamps with a chrome line joining the taillamps and shark fin antenna at the top.


From the inside, the Dzire has a 7-inch infotainment system at the center placed below the AC vents and the AC vents are placed horizontally at the side. It has dual-tone dashboard option with pedals finished in black. The Dzire has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with analog instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and fabric seat upholstery. Moving to the rear, it has seats that is split in 60:40 ratio, and 6-speaker standard sound system.
As for the i20, it has 10.25-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents are designed like the dashboard design to give it that seamless look. The Infotainment system is integrated with the digital instrument cluster and has the four-spoke multi-function steering wheel. It also has the dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. It has sliding armrest with air purifier. It has two USB ports at the front and the rear. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 7-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
So, from the outside, and the inside, the Hyundai i20 looks much better than the Dzire as the i20 looks sportier from the outside giving a little premium feel while the Dzire has a meaner front look and giving only spacious vibes for the interiors. From the inside as well, the Hyundai i20 looks spacious and premium while the Dzire doesn’t.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Dimensions
Maruti Dzire | Hyundai i20 | |
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Length | 3995mm | 3995mm |
Width | 1735mm | 1775mm |
Height | 1515mm | 1505mm |
Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2580mm |
Ground Clearance | 160mm | 190mm |
Boot Space | 378 litres | 311 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol, 55 litres – CNG | 37 litres |
Kerb Weight | 990 kg | 1,240 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, both the Dzire and the i20 measures the same in length which is 3995mm. The Dzire has a width of 1735mm, height of 1515mm, and wheelbase of 2450mm. The i20 has a width of 1775mm which is wider by 40mm, height of 1505mm that is 10mm shorter, and wheelbase of 2580mm which is longer by 130mm. The Dzire has a ground clearance of 160mm, boot space of 378 litres, and fuel tank of 37 litres Petrol and 55 litres of CNG cylinder. The i20 has a ground clearance of 190mm which is 30mm higher, boot space of 311 litres that is smaller by 67 litres, and fuel tank of 37 litres Petrol which is the same as the Dzire. The Dzire has a kerb weight of 990 kg while the i20 has a kerb weight of 1,240 kg which is heavier by 250 kg.
So, in dimensions, the i20 and Dzire length-wise measures the same, except the i20 is bigger than the Dzire is almost every way giving you the space for storage and the comfort similar as the Dzire.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Engine Options
Maruti Dzire | Hyundai i20 | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre K-Series petrol | 1.2-litre Kappa petrol |
Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
Power | 88.50 bhp | 81.80 bhp |
Torque | 113 Nm | 114.74 Nm |
Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT | 5-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) |
Fuel Efficiency | 22.41 kmpl – MT 22.61 kmpl – AT | 21 kmpl – MT 19.65 kmpl – IVT |
When it comes to engine options, both the Dzire and the i20 has a petrol engine on offer. The Dzire is powered by the 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine that puts out 88.50 bhp and 113 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 22.41 kmpl fuel efficiency and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 22.61 kmpl fuel efficiency. The Hyundai i20 is powered by the 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that puts out 81.80 bhp and 114.74 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 21 kmpl and IVT Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 19.65 kmpl.
Hyundai i20 | |
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Engines | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
Displacement | 998cc |
Power | 118.41 bhp |
Torque | 171.62 Nm |
Transmission Type | 7-speed DCT |
Fuel Efficiency | 20.28 kmpl |
Other than the petrol engine, the Hyundai i20 has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 118.41 bhp and 171.62 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DCT with 20.28 kmpl fuel efficiency. It has no Manual Gearbox on offer.
Maruti Dzire | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre K-Series CNG |
Displacement | 1197cc |
Power | 76.43 bhp |
Torque | 98.5 Nm |
Transmission Type | 5-speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | 31.12 km/kg |
The Dzire on the other hand as one more fuel option, and that is the CNG fuel. The 1.2-litre K-Series that puts out 76.43 bhp and 98.5 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg. It has no Automatic Gearbox on offer.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Features
Features | Maruti Dzire | Hyundai i20 |
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Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel size & Tyre | 15-inch, alloy wheels | 16-inch, alloy wheels |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Fabric | Leather |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
Instrument cluster | Analog | Digital |
Infotainment System | 7-inch | 10.25-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired |
Ambient Lighting | – | Yes |
Air Purifier | – | Yes |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 6-speaker Standard sound system | 7-speaker Bose premium sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | – | Yes |
Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
When it comes to features, the Dzire misses out on Sunroof, Cooled Glovebox, Ambient Lighting, Air Purifier, 7-speaker sound system, Digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and leather seat upholstery. The i20 has all these features making it a better option when it comes to features.
Maruti Dzire | Hyundai i20 | |
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Airbags | Two airbags | Six airbags |
Camera | Reverse-parking camera | reverse-parking camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
TPMS | – | Yes |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
VSC | – | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Dzire misses out on Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC), and Six airbags. So, in safety features, the i20 is better than the Dzire and moreover, the i20 has a 3-star Global NCAP rating and the Dzire has a 2-star safety rating. Therefore, it’s safe to say the Hyundai i20 is safer than the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Maruti Suzuki Dzire | Rs. 6.51 lakh – Rs. 9.39 lakh |
Hyundai i20 | Rs. 7.46 lakh – Rs. 11.88 lakh |
The Maruti Dzire is priced at Rs. 6.51 lakh for the base ‘LXI’ variant and goes up to Rs. 9.39 lakh for the top variant, ‘ZXI Plus Automatic.’ The Hyundai i20 is priced at Rs. 7.46 lakh for the entry-level ‘Magna’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.88 lakh for the ‘Asta (O) Turbo DCT DT’ top variant. The price difference between the two entry-level variant is Rs. 95,000 and Rs. 2.49 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty period, Maruti offers 2 years/40,000 warranty period for the Dzire that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km and the i20 has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai i20 – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, it is recommend to opt for the Hyundai i20 as it’s got so many features than the Dzire, much more safer and comfortable than the Maruti Dzire, and it’s got good fuel efficiency as well. The Maruti Dzire on the other hand is good when it comes to comfort, space, and great mileage, and it’s got the safety features almost the same as the i20. Therefore, if you can afford the Hyundai i20 then you should go ahead and buy it, otherwise if you can’t afford the i20, then you should definitely buy the Maruti Dzire. Which one would you choose?
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