
Which Model is worth investing? Is it the Toyota Glanza or the Maruti Dzire? Well, why don’t we compare the two against each other to find that out!
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Exterior and Interior


From the outside, the Toyota Glanza has a chrome line with the Toyota logo at the center, LED headlamps with L-shaped LED DRLs, few cuts on the bonnet, and LED fog lamps with chrome outside the fog lamp covering. Moving to the side, it looks the same as the Maruti Baleno since it’s a rebadged version, still, it has a chrome line on the bottom frame of the window, little cuts on the body, chrome door handles, and rides on the 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has a C-shaped LED taillamps that is extended on the tailgate, rear wiper on the rear windscreen, and the antenna on the top.


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.


From the inside, the Glanza has a 9-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents are positioned horizontally. It has a dual-tone dashboard option as well. The Glanza has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a Analog instrument cluster with a TFT display between the two analog dials, sliding armrest with storage space inside, and the brake pedals finished in black, and charging port at the front. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system.
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.
So, from the outside, the Glanza looks much better than the Dzire, as the Dzire has a mean design language where as the Glanza has a premium design language. From the inside, the Glanza looks better than the Dzire.
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Dimensions
Toyota Glanza | Maruti Dzire | |
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Length | 3990mm | 3995mm |
Width | 1745mm | 1735mm |
Height | 1500mm | 1515mm |
Wheelbase | 2520mm | 2450mm |
Ground Clearance | 170mm | 160mm |
Boot Space | 318 litres | 378 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 55 litres – CNG | 37 litres – Petrol, 55 litres – CNG |
Kerb Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the Glanza measures 3990mm in length, 1745mm in width, and 1500mm in height. The Dzire has a length of 3995mm that is longer by 5mm, width of 1735mm which is 10mm less wide, and height of 1515mm that is taller by 15mm. The Glanza has a wheelbase of 2520mm, and ground clearance of 170mm while the Dzire has a wheelbase of 2450mm which is shorter by 70mm, and ground clearance of 160mm that is lower by 10mm. The Glanza has a boot space of 318 litres, and kerb weight of 960 kg, where as the Dzire has a boot space of 378 litres which is bigger by 60 litres, and kerb weight of 990 kg which is heavier by 30 kg. Both the models has the same fuel tank of 37 litres of Petrol and 55 litres of CNG Cylinder.
So, in Dimensions, the Dzire is bigger in some way and the Glanza is bigger in some way, but the more space on offer is by the Dzire.
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Engine Options
Toyota Glanza | Maruti Dzire | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre petrol | 1.2-litre K-Series petrol |
Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
Power | 88.50 bhp | 88.50 bhp |
Torque | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency | 22.35 kmpl – MT 22.94 kmpl – AMT | 22.41 kmpl – MT 22.61 kmpl – AMT |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Glanza and the Dzire both has the same petrol engine on offer. The 1.2-litre petrol engine produces 88.50 bhp and 113 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox. The Glanza has a fuel efficiency of 22.35 kmpl on Manual and 22.94 kmpl on Automatic and the Dzire has a fuel efficiency of 22.41 kmpl on Manual and 22.61 kmpl on Automatic.
Toyota Glanza | Maruti Dzire | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre CNG | 1.2-litre K-Series CNG |
Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
Power | 76.43 bhp | 76.43 bhp |
Torque | 98.5 Nm | 98.5 Nm |
Transmission Type | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | 30.61 km/kg | 31.12 km/kg |
Other than the Petrol engine, both has the same CNG fuel engine as well. The 1.2-litre CNG produces 76.43 bhp and 98.5 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg in Glanza, and 31.12 km/kg in Dzire.
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Features
Toyota Glanza | Maruti Dzire | |
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Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel size & Tyre | 16-inch, alloy wheels | 15-inch, alloy wheels |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
Instrument cluster | Analog | Analog |
Infotainment System | 9-inch | 7-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system | 6-speaker standard sound system |
Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to features, both the models has the same features but the Glanza has improved features. The Dzire misses out on bigger infotainment system, 16-inch alloy wheels, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Toyota Glanza | Maruti Dzire | |
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Airbags | Six airbags | Two airbags |
Camera | 360-degree camera | Reverse-Parking camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Heads-up Display | Yes | – |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Dzire misses out on Six Airbags, 360-degree camera, and Heads-up Display (HUD). The Glanza has all these making it better than the Dzire.
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Toyota Glanza | Rs. 6.71 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire | Rs. 6.51 lakh – Rs. 9.39 lakh |
Toyota Glanza is priced at Rs. 6.71 lakh for the entry-level ‘E’ variant and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top variant, ‘V Automatic.’ 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 price difference between the two models base variant is Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 61,000 for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Glanza has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 km that can be extended to 5 years/2,20,000 km and Maruti offers 2 years/40,000 warranty period for the Dzire that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Dzire – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Toyota Glanza given it’s little smaller than the Dzire, but still it has more features and safety on offer, and has great fuel efficiency as well. The Dzire is bigger than the Glanza and offers more space and comfort for the passengers, yet it needs an updated interiors and few new features, But the mileage it has on offer it great as well. Therefore, if you’re looking for an 5-seater Sedan, then the Maruti Dzire is for you, otherwise, if you’re looking for an 5-seater hatchback, then the Glanza is for you. Which one would you choose?
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