AI Verdict

Hyundai i20vsMaruti Suzuki Dzire

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

62% Match

The Dzire edges ahead with a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating, notably better mileage (ARAI 24.79 kmpl vs i20's user-reported 19 kmpl), and a larger 382L boot, all for a modest price premium of roughly Rs. 25,900. The i20 counters with a more powerful engine, bigger tyres, rear power windows-free but more storage touches like a cooled glovebox and armrest, and a marginally roomier cabin footprint, making it the pick for those who prioritize driving feel and cabin storage over outright safety rating and fuel economy.

Hyundai i20

Era Petrol Manual

₹6 - ₹10.63 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Muscle Under the Hood
The i20's 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder makes 82 bhp and 114.7 Nm versus the Dzire's 80 bhp and 111.7 Nm from its 3-cylinder unit.
Wider Rubber for Grip
The i20 rides on 185/70 R14 tyres compared to the Dzire's narrower 165/80 R14, offering a larger contact patch.
Smarter Storage Touches
The i20 adds a cooled glovebox, driver armrest storage, and a sunglass holder that the Dzire skips.

AI Match

62%

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Performance
58%
Comfort
55%
Luxury & Interior
50%
Technology
35%
Safety
68%
Ownership
68%
Practicality
62%
Value
62%

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

LXi Petrol Manual

₹6.31 - ₹9.54 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Top-Tier Crash Safety
The Dzire carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the i20's 3-Star Global NCAP rating.
Significantly Better Fuel Economy
The Dzire delivers an ARAI-rated 24.79 kmpl (23 kmpl user-reported) against the i20's 19 kmpl user-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.
Bigger Boot for Luggage
The Dzire offers 382 litres of bootspace compared to the i20's 311 litres, a meaningful gain for road trips.

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

66% Match

+4%vs 62% overall match

The Dzire's significantly better ARAI-rated mileage, rear defogger, and rear power windows make it a more practical everyday city runabout despite the i20's slightly larger tyres and wheelbase.

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Why Dzire for you?

Better fuel efficiency

Dzire is rated at 24.79 kmpl (ARAI) vs the i20's user-reported 19 kmpl, meaning real savings on daily fuel bills.

Rear power windows

Dzire offers front & rear power windows with driver one-touch, useful for daily passenger drop-offs, while the i20 only has front power windows in this trim.

Rear defogger included

Handy for daily visibility in foggy or rainy commutes, something the i20 lacks in this variant.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Dzire stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai i20

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire pulls ahead overall

The i20 scores slightly higher on raw performance and interior storage touches, while the Dzire pulls ahead sharply on safety rating and ownership economics, showing a classic power-versus-efficiency-and-safety trade-off between the two hatchback/sedan siblings.

Top-Tier Crash Safety

The Dzire carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the i20's 3-Star Global NCAP rating.

Significantly Better Fuel Economy

The Dzire delivers an ARAI-rated 24.79 kmpl (23 kmpl user-reported) against the i20's 19 kmpl user-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.

Bigger Boot for Luggage

The Dzire offers 382 litres of bootspace compared to the i20's 311 litres, a meaningful gain for road trips.

A Trade-off

The i20's 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder makes 82 bhp and 114.7 Nm versus the Dzire's 80 bhp and 111.7 Nm from its 3-cylinder unit.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai i20

Strengths for those who prioritise power, comfort and greener running.

More Muscle Under the Hood
The i20's 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder makes 82 bhp and 114.7 Nm versus the Dzire's 80 bhp and 111.7 Nm from its 3-cylinder unit.
Wider Rubber for Grip
The i20 rides on 185/70 R14 tyres compared to the Dzire's narrower 165/80 R14, offering a larger contact patch.
Smarter Storage Touches
The i20 adds a cooled glovebox, driver armrest storage, and a sunglass holder that the Dzire skips.
Digital Instrument Cluster
The i20 gets a fully digital instrument cluster with digital tachometer, while the Dzire retains an analogue tachometer within its analogue-digital combo cluster.
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps
The i20 includes follow-me-home headlamps and an electric tailgate release, features absent on the Dzire.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, efficiency and range.

Top-Tier Crash Safety
The Dzire carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the i20's 3-Star Global NCAP rating.
Significantly Better Fuel Economy
The Dzire delivers an ARAI-rated 24.79 kmpl (23 kmpl user-reported) against the i20's 19 kmpl user-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.
Bigger Boot for Luggage
The Dzire offers 382 litres of bootspace compared to the i20's 311 litres, a meaningful gain for road trips.
Rear Power Windows & Defogger
The Dzire includes front and rear power windows with one-touch driver control plus a rear defogger, both missing on the i20.
LED Taillights & Keyless Central Locking
The Dzire features LED taillights and keyless central locking, giving it a more modern lighting and access setup than the i20's halogen units.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Driving Range 917 km
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Limited Slip Differential No No
Differential Lock No No
Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson Strut Mac Pherson Strut
Rear Suspension Coupled torsion beam axle Torsion Beam
Advanced Suspension Features No

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 185 / 70 R14 165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres 185 / 70 R14 165 / 80 R14
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel (185/70R14) Steel
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features No No

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling
Interior Dual Tone (Black / Grey with Silver inserts) Dual Tone (Black & Beige)
Roof Rails No No
Scuff Plates No No
Body-coloured Bumpers Yes Yes
Rub-strips No No
Body Kit No No
Skid Plate Front & Rear

Mileage	User Reported: 19 kmpl	ARAI: 24.79 kmpl \| User Reported: 23 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	Z12E
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1775 mm * 1505 mm	3995 mm * 1735 mm * 1525 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm	2450 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	37 litres
Doors	5 Doors	4 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		4.8 metres
Ground Clearance		163 mm (unladen)

Central Locking		Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	Yes
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Black finish ORVM Colour
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No	No
Split Third Row Seat	No	No
Third Row Seat Type	No	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Mac Pherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle	Torsion Beam
Advanced Suspension Features	No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	185 / 70 R14	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	185 / 70 R14	165 / 80 R14
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/70R14)	Steel
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Blind Spot Detection		No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	No
Clutch Lock	Yes
Active headrest	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder	Yes	No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	311 L	382 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Driving Range		917 km

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	No
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,	Centre
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No
Stop Lamp	Yes

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	No
Emergency Call Button	No	No
Find My Car	No	No
Geo-fence	No	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No

Interior	Dual Tone (Black / Grey with Silver inserts)	Dual Tone (Black & Beige)
Roof Rails	No	No
Scuff Plates	No	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No
Skid Plate	Front & Rear

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes

Hyundai i20vsMaruti Suzuki Dzire

Hyundai i20

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai i20

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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