Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Maruti Suzuki Zen [1996-2003]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Maruti Suzuki Zen [1996-2003]. The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price is Rs. 5.54 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Zen [1996-2003] price is Rs. 2.01 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Wagon R provides the mileage of 24.35 kmpl.

Wagon R vs Zen [1996-2003] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Wagon R	Zen [1996-2003]
Price	Rs. 5.54 Lakh	Rs. 2.01 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	-
Power	66 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	-

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

LXI 1.0

Rs. 5.54 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Zen [1996-2003]

AT BS-II

Rs. 2.01 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		15.35
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	1.0 Litre Energy Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.35View Mileage Details	19View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	780	760
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torison Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	155 / 80 R13	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	155 / 80 R13	165 / 80 R14

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige and Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Magma Grey		Moonlight Silver
	Silky Silver		Ice Cool White
	Superior White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.7/5

52 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.8Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.5Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best performance and best quality

1. Buying experience was good. It was easily available and packed. 2.I like driving this car. I am riding this car even in market. 3. Look is different from others cars but I like it and performance is best. 4.I think and I personally feeling service and maintenance is very low compared to other cars. 5. Pros is everything. Cons is look only.

Best in its segment

Great overall the experience of driving it for the first time was insane, had smooth go, I'd say best amongst its competitors..

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Length (mm)	3655	3990
Width (mm)	1620	1739
Height (mm)	1675	1643
Wheelbase (mm)	2435	2636
Ground Clearance (mm)		182
Kerb Weight (kg)	810	947

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	341	84
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	32	40

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		No Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	With Key
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer		Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	50000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers